Tripura Shines at Under-19 National School Games with Impressive Medal Haul
Tripura has emerged triumphant in the Under-19 National School Games, showcasing outstanding performances and securing a total of one gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. The impressive achievement was announced by Tinku Roy, the Sports and Youth Affairs Minister of Tripura, during a press conference held at the Civil Secretariat in Agartala.
The talented school teams from Tripura participated in 15 different events, which took place across Delhi, Bhopal, and Gwalior. The athletes excelled particularly in the disciplines of Judo and Yoga, where they clinched a commendable number of medals.
Minister Tinku Roy proudly declared, “Our state team has accomplished an exceptional feat by winning one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal in Judo. Additionally, we secured two silver and two bronze medals in Yoga. Furthermore, our state team was honored with the second runner-up title in the yoga category. I am confident that our team will continue to excel in other disciplines in the future.”
The Under-19 National School Games were conducted at three different locations across the country, spanning from June 6 to June 13, 2022. Minister Roy took the opportunity to acknowledge the positive transformation in Tripura’s sports scenario since 2018, with significant developments in sports infrastructure.
“After 2018, the scenario of sports in the state has changed, and sports infrastructure has been developed. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we couldn’t focus as much on sports. Nonetheless, we are taking various initiatives for our athletes and sports infrastructure. Tripura is not lagging behind any other states in terms of sports infrastructure,” expressed the minister.
In addition to the success in the sporting arena, Minister Roy also announced the state’s plans to commemorate the upcoming International Yoga Day on June 21. A grand State-level main program has been organized at the International Fair Grounds situated in Hapania, on the outskirts of Agartala city, to celebrate the occasion. This event will further highlight the significance and growing popularity of yoga in Tripura.
Tripura’s exceptional performance at the Under-19 National School Games underscores the state’s commitment to promoting and nurturing sporting talents. With a focus on sports infrastructure development and continued support for athletes, Tripura is poised to make even greater strides in the realm of sports in the coming years.