Minister inaugurates volleyball court in Khour, Rs 20 lakh boost to grassroots sports
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By RK News
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- 17 Apr 2026
Khour, Apr 16: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, on Thursday inaugurated a state-of-the-art synthetic volleyball court at Government Higher Secondary School Datyal, Khour, marking a significant step towards strengthening sports infrastructure in the region.
The facility has been developed by the Department of Youth Services and Sports at a cost of Rs 20 lakh and is expected to benefit students and local youth by providing quality training infrastructure.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to promoting sports at the grassroots level and ensuring equitable access to modern facilities across rural and far-flung areas. He emphasised that sports play a crucial role in the overall development of youth by instilling discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition.
“Development of sports infrastructure in rural areas remains a key priority. Facilities like these will help identify and nurture local talent and provide opportunities to compete at district, UT and national levels,” the Minister said.
Satish Sharma also interacted with students, sportspersons and local residents, encouraging them to make optimum use of the facility.
The Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure proper maintenance of the court and facilitate regular coaching and sports activities so that the facility is fully utilised.
Local representatives, officers of the Youth Services and Sports Department, school staff and a large number of students and sports enthusiasts were present on the occasion. The event witnessed active participation from the local population, reflecting growing interest in sports in the area.
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