5 Indian sports issues that new Sports Minister Jitendra Singh urgently needs to address

4.Implementation of programmes at the grassroots levels

Often a level that isn’t given enough importance, if not ignored completely, the grassroots form a key component to the progress of any sport in any part of the world.It is an area where several sports in India still require attention.

Maybe the sports ministry can take a cue out of the AIFF, who introduced a talent hunt in 2014 in association with Coca-Cola that looked at identifying new talent and such programmes, with a tie up with a well known firm will certainly help other sports also develop stars for the future.

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Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.

Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.

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