Shreyasi Singh Celebrates New Sports Academy and University in Bihar
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 29: Indian Olympian shooter Shreyasi Singh expressed her excitement about the inauguration of the first-ever State Sports Academy and Bihar Sports University in Rajgir. The event, held on Thursday, was led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Inauguration Event
Shreyasi Singh, along with other sportspersons and dignitaries, attended the event. She highlighted the importance of this new platform for nurturing talent in Bihar. Shreyasi said, “The smiles on the faces of players prove how big it is for Bihar. The sports and sportspersons are getting so much importance. A lot of competitions can be held here, players can train here too. We talked about finding talent in Bihar and this is the right platform for them now.”
Progress in Sports
Shreyasi also mentioned the progress of athletes from Bihar and across India due to government schemes and infrastructure. She said, “In my career of over 17 years, not only from Bihar, but players from all over India are progressing due to great schemes and infrastructure provided by the government, be it the Olympians, Paralympics, Commonwealth Games athletes etc. The tally of Bihar athletes is only going up. It is a slow, but a steady progress.”
Shreyasi’s Achievements
Shreyasi Singh recently competed in the Paris Olympics but did not qualify for the final in women’s trap shooting. She is a Commonwealth Games gold medalist, having won gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Olympics in doubles trap. She also secured a bronze medal in doubles trap shooting at the 2014 Asian Games.
Doubts Revealed
Shreyasi Singh -: Shreyasi Singh is an Indian athlete who competes in shooting sports. She has won medals in big competitions like the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
Olympian -: An Olympian is someone who has competed in the Olympic Games, which is a major international sports event held every four years.
State Sports Academy -: A State Sports Academy is a special school where young athletes are trained in various sports. It helps them become better at their sport.
Bihar Sports University -: Bihar Sports University is a new university in Bihar where students can study sports-related subjects and get professional training in sports.
Rajgir -: Rajgir is a town in the Indian state of Bihar. It is known for its historical and cultural significance.
Nitish Kumar -: Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister of Bihar, which means he is the head of the government in the state of Bihar.
Commonwealth Games -: The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, where athletes from countries that were once part of the British Empire compete.
Asian Games -: The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, where athletes from all over Asia compete in various sports.
Government schemes -: Government schemes are special plans or programs started by the government to help people in different ways, like improving sports facilities or providing training to athletes.
