Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the construction of Assam’s first sports university, the Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University, at Chabua in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Tuesday.
Recalling the ideals of great social reformer Sri Aniruddhadeva, the Union Minister stated that the world-class university named after the great Saint of the Maomoriya sattriya community will provide a platform for athletes from Chabua and Dibrugarh, as well as Assam and the entire NorthEast.
“Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika with his evergreen song ‘Ai Prithibi ek krirangan, krira hol shantir prangon‘ gave the message of how sports is the harbinger of peace and harmony. The Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University has an important role to play in this regard. I believe its world-class infra and talents will give a new direction towards the development of sports in the region,” the Union Minister added.
“Sports not only brings achievements but also good health, human values and service to the society. Today, sports is an industry. Aspects like sports medicine and sports science are fields which are in much demand nowadays. Sports today provides employment opportunities and income generation avenues. Through sports, people can become Aatmanirbhar,” Sonowal added.
Lakhimpur MP Pradan Baruah, MLAs Punakon Baruah, Terosh Gowalla were among others present on the occasion.
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