Governor attends the closing ceremony of 17th All Assam Inter District Wrestling Championship 2024
Guwahati, Rongili Barta- Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, attended the closing ceremony of the 17th All Assam Inter-District Wrestling Championship 2024, held at the DTRP Indoor Stadium in Guwahati .
Organized by the Assam Wrestling Association, the competition saw the participation of wrestlers from 30 affiliated units.
Commending the Assam Wrestling Association, the Governor said that such competitions inspire young wrestlers to aim high and bring laurels to the state and the nation.
He emphasized that while winning and losing are integral parts of sports, participation holds greater significance as it instills hope and helps sharpen athletes’ skills.
Highlighting the growing importance of sports, the Governor said that in the past, sports were often overlooked in favor of academics. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the strong commitment of the State Government, sports have gained priority, and outdated perceptions dispelled the misconceptions. He further stated that the State Government is actively taking steps to promote and nurture sporting talent across Assam.
`The Governor congratulated all the participants, urging them to maintain their hard work and dedication, which, he said, would enable them to achieve greatness and serve as an inspiration for future generations.
Sports Minister of the State Nandita Gorlosa, MP Mangaldai, Dilip Saikia, General Secretary Assam Olympic Association Lakhya Konwar and a host of dignitaries were present at the event.