GUWAHATI: In a move to empower girls through sports, Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi launched 'Governor's Girls Volleyball Mission, 2020-21' at a function held at Raj Bhavan today.
It may be noted that under the mission volleyball kits would be distributed to 5453 selected schools of the State to promote volleyball among the girl students. The Mission is a joint initiative of the Sports and Youth Welfare Department, Education Department and Panchayat and Rural Development Department. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Mukhi said, "Sports are beneficial to us as they teach us punctuality, patience, discipline, teamwork, dedication and devotion. Sports not only enhances teamwork but also instils a spirit of openness to accept others". The Governor on the occasion also said that the girl students should take the advantage of the Mission to step out into the world and accept the challenges showcasing the spirit of sports. He also appealed them to use their talent and get noticed at the national and international events. This is stated in a release.
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