Sports festival lays foundation for sporting revolution in Kalaburagi: Priyank Kharge

Kalaburagi Home Minister and Kalaburagi district in charge Priyank Kharge said that Kalaburagi has no dearth of sporting talent, but young athletes need opportunities and the right platform to showcase their abilities. By creating such opportunities, the government has laid the foundation for a sporting revolution in the district, he said. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the ‘Kalaburagi Sports Festival’, organised by the district administration in association with Kalaburagi Next Foundation and Spenzo, at S.M.

Pandit Ranga Mandir Auditorium here on Saturday, Mr. Kharge said that sporting talent was emerging from rural areas, but many talented youngsters lacked access to proper facilities and platforms. The initiative aimed at identifying such talent and provide sustained encouragement to aspiring sportspersons, he said.

Describing the event as the first-of-its-kind in the State, Mr. Kharge said participants had gained more than just prizes, as the event had provided them an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and build confidence.