‘Arunachal can become powerhouse of sports’

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh sports and youth affairs minister Mama Natung Thursday said the northeastern state has the potential to become a sports powerhouse in the country.
Speaking at the 5th National Junior Boxing Championship here, the minister thanked the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for giving the state the opportunity to host the sporting event in the state capital.
“I am thankful to the Boxing Federation of India for giving us the opportunity to host the national event in the state and also thank the Arunachal Amateur Boxing Association (AABA) for conducting the event successfully,” Natung said.
The minister expressed hope that the state is now capable of hosting any national tournament and termed the boxing meet as a good platform for youngsters.
“We gave our best efforts so that the championship becomes a success. I think this championship has provided a good platform to all the junior boxers of the country who will be representing India in major international tournaments in the future,” Natung added.
On the sports scene of Arunachal, he said the state has improved vastly especially after Pema Khandu took charge as chief minister.
The players of the state need some technical guidance, he observed.
“I must say, Arunachal has talents in boxing and other sports but what they need is some technical guidance so that they can advance to the next level,” he said. PTI