Sikkim plans to make state a sports hub, holds talks with Gautam Gambhir
By : PTI
Update: 2024-09-05 07:33 GMT
Gangtok: Sikkim Tourism Minister Tshering T Bhutia met Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir and discussed about the potential of making the Himalayan state a sporting hub.
Bhutia met Gambhir in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the sports department issued here.
"Sikkim has the potential to become a premier destination for sports tourism and related activities," the minister said.
The state has natural beauty and a conducive environment for various sports, he said.
During their discussion, Gambhir expressed commitment to supporting development of sports across the country, the statement said.
Bhutia is in Delhi to attend a conference on industries.