A meeting took place between Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia at the Chief Minister’s residential office in Ranchi. The focus of the discussion was on fostering sports development in Jharkhand, particularly football. Key topics included enhancing player training and reinforcing sports infrastructure. The Chief Minister detailed the government’s sports policy, which offers players scholarships, employment prospects, improved coaching, and access to advanced resources. Special plans are in development to identify and support sporting talent from rural areas, with a primary focus on football. Bhutia offered advice to the Chief Minister, emphasizing the vast sporting potential within Jharkhand and the ongoing efforts to cultivate national and international-level athletes. The Chief Minister welcomed Bhutia, reaffirming the government’s dedication to holistic sports growth. They acknowledged football’s popularity among Jharkhand’s youth and the government’s continuous work to strengthen the sport’s foundation by providing better training and opportunities for players. The Chief Minister also noted that the expertise of figures like Bhaichung Bhutia will assist the young athletes of Jharkhand. He concluded that the state is committed to providing resources to athletes at all levels.
