Kiren Rijiju also spoke on the current issue related to Davis Cup which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan.
Speaking exclusively to WION, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Sports Bill will be a reality soon and he will ensure that it covers all sports bodies.
Kiren Rijiju also spoke on the current issue related to Davis Cup which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan. He said that for any bilateral sporting event with Pakistan, permission is required from the government but for any multilateral international sports activity, the government does not have any leverage as India is a signatory to international sporting regulations like Olympic Charter. "Davis Cup is not a bilateral event, we must understand this," said Rijiju. Davis Cup is expected to take place in Pakistan and the situation has become more complicated after Pakistan immaturely reacted to India's move to do away with Article 370.
The minister also said that the Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry will organise special events for two newly created Union Territories. "We will organise national integration camps in J&K and better sports infrastructure will be provided in Ladakh. We have also decided to recognise Ice Hockey in Ladakh," said Kiren Rijiju.
Speaking on a variety of subjects, Rijiju also said that he is disappointed that shooting has been dropped from next CWG and his ministry will need to finalise a stand soon. "We are disappointed by the decision but at the same time, we need to ensure that other sports do not suffer. I'm going to call a meeting on this issue very soon," he said. Rijiju also spoke on the fitness campaign, the government is going to launch by the end of this month. He said that sports and fitness go hand in hand and by this campaign, the government wants to ensure that people at large adopt a healthy lifestyle.
—Zee Media Newsroom
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