Bhubaneswar: Former cricketer Pragyan Ojha today met with Sports Minister Suryavanshi Suraj in a courtesy call. The meeting, held earlier today, saw the esteemed sportsperson and the Sports Minister engage in discussions centered around the holistic development of sports and sportspersons in the state.
Sources indicate that Shri Ojha and Minister Shri Suraj had a productive exchange regarding the various initiatives currently underway by the government. A significant focus of their conversation was on the steps being taken to bolster sports infrastructure at the grassroots level across Odisha. They also deliberated on strategies aimed at nurturing and identifying promising sports talent from the ground up.
While details of specific proposals discussed were not immediately available, the meeting underscores the government’s continued engagement with prominent sportspersons to gain valuable insights and perspectives on advancing the sports landscape in the state.
Shri Ojha’s vast experience and understanding of the sporting ecosystem are expected to provide valuable inputs to the Minister’s efforts in this direction.
This meeting is seen as a positive step towards fostering a collaborative environment between the government and the sporting fraternity, ultimately aiming for the greater development of sports and the empowerment of athletes in Odisha.