“Through various steps taken by both the State and Union government, many athletes have portrayed a remarkable performance in international games. Hence, like TN, which has its own sports university, I request other States to follow this initiative,” he said.

“There is a deep and dynamic relationship that sports have with society. Besides that, every sport in many ways has an influence by its society and issues prevailing in it,” he said.

Subsequently, he went on to encourage students to keep playing sports and develop sportsmanship. “Sports is not only about being physically active. It also is a key to learning several life lessons from discipline, teamwork, dedication, integrity and more,” the minister advised.