Vikram Singh Sisodia Meets Union Sports Minister; Focus on Boosting Chhattisgarh Sports Infrastructure

Manish TiwariJuly 30, 2025

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New Delhi/Raipur, July 30, 2025:
Chhattisgarh Olympic Association Secretary Vikram Singh Sisodia met Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi today, highlighting key issues related to the development of sports in Chhattisgarh.

During the meeting, Sisodia:
• Congratulated the Minister on the announcement of the new National Sports Policy.
• Urged voting rights for state associations in Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decisions to ensure fair representation for states like Chhattisgarh.
• Sought clarity on the Centre’s support for the 2028 National Games, as per the earlier MoU.
• Raised concerns over the absence of a SAI regional center in Chhattisgarh, which currently depends on the Bhopal center, posing challenges for local athletes.

Minister Mandaviya responded positively, assuring the Centre’s commitment to the National Games and promising to address the SAI regional center issue at the earliest.