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All set for motion: Sports Minsiters Mansukh Mandaviya and Raksha Khadse, together with Olympic silver medallist Mirabai, inaugurate the ASMITA weightlifting league in Modinagar on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The league might be a two-day competitors, that includes 42 ladies in eight weight classes.
“It is our mission to create alternatives at each degree, spot expertise and groom. I see quite a lot of hearth within the youngsters right here,” mentioned the Sports Minister, as he expressed confidence of discovering one other vibrant star like Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, who was current together with coach Vijay Sharma.
“Everyone now has a imaginative and prescient on tips on how to make it to the very best degree. We didn’t get such alternatives. That is why ASMITA is a blessing for girls who wish to play a sport and dream massive,” mentioned Mirabai.
“ASMITA is an enormous pillar in our sturdy sports activities programme. Women have demonstrated their capacity to excel in sports activities, and sky is the restrict for them,” mentioned Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Sports.
In the present monetary yr, 852 league competitors throughout 15 sports activities disciplines has been deliberate. It is anticipated to have about 70,000 feminine athletes. Last yr, there was 550 league competitors, that includes about 53,000 ladies athletes.
Published – July 08, 2025 06:56 pm IST
