CM Stalin invites sportspersons from strife-torn Manipur to train in Tamil Nadu ahead of Khelo India 2024

Taking to Twitter, the chief minister said he understood “the current challenges faced by Manipur sportspersons”, and that the situation in their home state was not conducive to train for events like Khelo India and the Asian Games.

மணிப்பூர் மாநில விளையாட்டு வீரர்களை தமிழ்நாட்டில் விளையாட்டுப் பயிற்சிகளை மேற்கொள்ள மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் அழைப்பு விடுத்துள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/gCBwS8gbEj

— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) July 23, 2023

“Understanding the current challenges faced by Manipur sportspersons, I cordially invite athletes from Manipur for sports training in Tamil Nadu ahead of #KheloIndia2024. Hon’ble Minister @Udhaystalin has also promised his support to facilitate their stay and training here,” the CM tweeted.

The chief minister recalled the saying “Yaathum oorey, Yaavarum kelir (every place is mine, all people are my relatives)”, and underlined that Tamil culture promotes living with love and care.

Stalin said Manipur was known to produce “champions, especially women champions”, adding that the Tamil Nadu government was viewing the current state of affairs there with “deep concern and anguish.”

Those from Manipur who wish to avail of the benefit can contact +91-8925903047 or email their details, including ID proof and training requirements, to sportstn2023@gmail.com.
(With PTI inputs)