Assam: ‘Sports is elixir of life, must for health, mind’: Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday (August 31, 2024) encouraged the participants at the ‘52nd Assam State Weightlifting Championships’ held in Assam’s Dibrugarh.

The state team for the National Games will be selected from this competition, which will feature a four-day vibrant programme held at the multipurpose indoor sports auditorium in Dibrugarh’s Milan Nagar area.

The event is organised by the Assam Weightlifting Association in collaboration with the Dibrugarh District Weightlifting Association and the Assamese Association.

Speaking at the event, Sonowal said weightlifting is a crucial sport, showcasing the athletes’ talent both nationally and internationally. 

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He highlighted the importance of organising grassroots weightlifting competitions to popularise the sport among young generations and to discover new talent.

Sonowal commended the ‘52nd Assam State Weightlifting Competition,’ held between August 29 and September 1, 2024, for providing an excellent platform for the athletes to demonstrate their skills. 

He praised the efforts of the Dibrugarh District Weightlifting Association and wished the best of luck to all the participants.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, “There is significant potential for athletes from across India, including Assam and the Northeast, on the world stage. I urge sports entrepreneurs and athletes to give special attention to this sport.”

“Sports, culture and education, these three areas must be given equal importance from the school level, as it leads to the overall development and mental and physical excellence of a person,” he added. 

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Sonowal further said sports is the elixir of life and all must participate in some sports regularly for the well-being of their health and mind. 

Sarbananda Sonowal said sports is the elixir of life and all must participate in some sports regularly for the well-being of their health and mind.