Bhaichung Bhutia, former captain of the Indian football team, met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren to discuss sports development in Jharkhand. The meeting covered topics such as enhancing football’s growth, providing better training, and improving sports infrastructure. The Chief Minister mentioned the state’s sports policy, designed to support athletes through scholarships, employment, improved coaching, and modern resources. Specific plans for football are underway to discover and nurture talent from the grassroots level. Bhutia shared suggestions for advancing football and developing players, highlighting the significant sports talent pool in Jharkhand. The Chief Minister welcomed Bhutia, reinforcing the government’s dedication to the all-around growth of sports. Football’s popularity among Jharkhand’s youth and the government’s efforts to provide better training and opportunities for players were discussed. Soren believes that the guidance of veteran players will provide direction to the young players. He reiterated that the government is dedicated to providing opportunities and facilities to players at every level, given the great potential of sports in Jharkhand.
