Raipur, 14 September 2021. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said that there is no dearth of sports talent in Chhattisgarh. International level players will be prepared in Chhattisgarh with good sports facilities, coaches and training facilities. On many occasions, the players of Chhattisgarh have brought laurels to the country and the state by excelling their sports skills in national and international level sports events. Mr. Baghel was addressing the program after inaugurating the world class badminton academy established in collaboration with Tata Trust at ITM University campus in Nava Raipur in a virtual program organized at his residence office here today. The program was presided over by the Sports and Youth Welfare Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Umesh Patel. Agriculture and Water Resources Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey was present on the occasion.
” The Raipur Center of Excellence in Badminton100 percent funding has been done by the Tata Trusts for the establishment of this academy, which started with the name. This is the latest and best badminton academy in central India. The operational cost will be borne by the ITM University Management, along with providing the required land for the Academy. The university management will also cooperate in the operation of the academy. Eight world class badminton courts have been built in the academy and seating arrangement has been made for more than 300 spectators. Hostel facility has been provided for players and coaches. The facilities of dietician, physiotherapist and counselor are also available in the academy for the players. Olympian PV in Mumbai by ITM Management In a ceremony organized to honor Sindhu, world class badminton academies were announced in Raipur and Baroda. Under which the academy was inaugurated in Raipur today. The Chief Minister said that with the start of sports academies, a good environment would be created for sports in the state. The starting of the world class badminton academy in ITM University campus today is a big achievement not only for this university but also for Chhattisgarh. The Tata Trusts have made commendable contributions to this academy. Similarly, if the industries of the state also come forward in the development of sports, then the development of sports in the state will be faster. He said that the state government has announced to start a badminton academy in Nava Raipur. Academies have also been started for other sports. He extended his greetings and best wishes to the players and sports lovers on the occasion. Is. The Tata Trusts have made commendable contributions to this Academy. Similarly, if the industries of the state also come forward in the development of sports, then the development of sports in the state will be faster. He said that the state government has announced to start a badminton academy in Nava Raipur. Academies have also been started for other sports. He extended his greetings and best wishes to the players and sports lovers on the occasion. Is. The Tata Trusts have made commendable contributions to this Academy. Similarly, if the industries of the state also come forward in the development of sports, then the development of sports in the state will be faster. He said that the state government has announced to start a badminton academy in Nava Raipur. Academies have also been started for other sports. He extended his greetings and best wishes to the players and sports lovers on the occasion.
Presiding over the program, Sports Minister Mr. Umesh Patel said that it is the intention of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel that children who want to make sports as their career should get good facilities and training through sports academies. He thanked the ITM University Management and the officials of Tata Trust for starting a world class badminton academy in Chhattisgarh. Ajay Singhania, Secretary, Badminton Association of India, Mr. Gurcharan Singh Hora, Secretary-General, Chhattisgarh Olympic Association, Mr. Anwar Dhebar, President, Chhattisgarh Badminton Association, Ms. Neelam Babardesai, Sports Head, Tata Trust, Director and National Chief, ITM University Badminton Academy. Junior Coach Shri Sanjay Mishra, ITM University Raipur Vice Chancellor Dr. Vikas Singh, Sr. Badminton player Shri HS Prannoy,