Uttarakhand Sports Leader Poonam Bhagat Advocates Youth Empowerment through Sports Initiatives
With increasing focus on youth engagement through sports in Uttarakhand, Cestoball Association of Uttarakhand President Poonam Bhagat has intensified efforts to promote emerging sports and create international exposure opportunities for young athletes from the state. Recently, three players from Uttarakhand were selected to represent India at the upcoming International Cestoball Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, highlighting the growing presence of the state in lesser-known competitive sports.
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Haridwar-based social leader and President of the Sistolball Association of Uttarakhand, Poonam Bhagat
The achievement is being seen as a significant moment for Uttarakhand’s sporting community, particularly for athletes participating in emerging sports disciplines that are gradually gaining recognition at national and international levels. Sports enthusiasts and local associations believe such selections can motivate more young players from smaller towns and districts to pursue professional sports opportunities.
Under the leadership of the Cestoball Association of Uttarakhand, several grassroots-level initiatives are being undertaken to identify and support promising talent across the state. The association has been organising training sessions, awareness drives, local competitions, and participation programmes aimed at encouraging youth involvement in sports activities.
