Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday invited sportspersons from India’s violence-torn state Manipur to train in his state, saying that the situation in Manipur is not conducive for the sportspersons to train for events like Khelo India and Asian Games.
His son, Sports Minister Udhayanidhi has assured to provide all facilities for them in this connection, on behalf of the Sports department.
“I have directed Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to make arrangements for the Manipur sportspersons in Tamil Nadu,” Stalin said.
Tamil Nadu will be hosting the 2024 edition of the Khelo India games.
Manipur was known for producing “champions, especially women champions” and Tamil Nadu was viewing the current state of affairs there with “deep concern and anguish,” Stalin said.
The CM said that Tamil culture was living by love and care and highlighted the saying “Yaathum oorey, Yaavarum kelir,” meaning “every place is mine, all people are my relatives.” This formed the basis of his directive on the Manipur sportspersons training in Tamil Nadu, he added.
Those from Manipur willing to avail of the benefit could contact +91-8925903047 or email the details including ID proof and training requirements to sportstn2023@gmail.com.
With inputs from PTI