Port Blair, Aug 30: In a vibrant celebration of National Sports Day, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the Member of Parliament of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, today organised a special event that aimed to honour and acknowledge the remarkable talents of the local sportspersons.

The event was graced by the presence of renowned Martial Art Masters, Shri. Selvam, Shri. Murugan and Shri. Anand Amritraj, who, through their dedicated efforts, have nurtured numerous sportspersons bringing national and international glory to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Additionally, the gathering had the privilege of hosting the exceptionally talented young chess prodigy, Miss Kasthuri Bai, an International Chess Player.

Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma seized this opportunity to applaud and salute these exceptional individuals who have not only excelled in their respective disciplines but have also brought honour to the A&N Islands.

The event reverberated with the dazzling displays of skill showcased by the accomplished Karate and Sqay players.

As a tangible testament to their unwavering pursuit of excellence, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma personally bestowed Certificates and Black Belts upon these gifted athletes, symbolizing their remarkable accomplishments and contributions to the world of sports.

In his address to the gathering, the Member of Parliament highlighted his dedicated focus on bolstering sports infrastructure for the youth of the Islands during his tenure. His endeavors encompass creating improved playgrounds, installing floodlights, and advocating for sports items for youths, more playground and world class coaches for International level sports training in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

He stressed the significance of sports not only in maintaining physical and mental well-being but also in steering the youths away from substance abuse.

“It is my dream to see our Island's youth clinching Olympic Gold medals in the future,” he expressed passionately.

In a gracious gesture, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma extended profound gratitude to the unsung heroes laboring behind the scenes to nurture and champion these athletes. The unwavering commitment of individuals like Smti. Seema Devi and Shri. Neelaiah was acknowledged, underscoring their invaluable contributions to the realms of Karate and chess.