Former Indian cricket player
Arun Lal expressed concerns about young people spending more time on phones instead of playgrounds during a conclave at the Sports Authority of India's regional centre.
The event was part of the nationwide
National Sports Day celebrations, featuring a session titled 'Grassroots to Global Podiums: India's Road to 2036'.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"Children must be encouraged to choose playgrounds over phones," Lal emphasised during his address at the Sunday conclave.
The discussion included SAI Regional Director Amar Jyoti and other panellists who highlighted the importance of promoting sports culture in schools.
The Kolkata-based facility serves as SAI's largest regional centre, overseeing six states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory.
The event included discussions about the National Sports Governance Act, which is planned for full implementation by early next year.
National Sports Day is observed on August 29, marking hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary. The government expanded it to a three-day festival this year, incorporating cycling events.
The conclave focused on grassroots sports development as the foundation for India's Olympic aspirations.
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