Odisha will produce more Olympic-level athletes in future: Naveen

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Sep 22, 2019 at 8:19 PM Updated On : Sep 23, 2019 at 2:49 PM

Bhubaneswar: Asserting that his government is committed to make Odisha a sports hub, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said in coming days more athletes from the State will participate in the Olympics.

Taking part in a discussion with senior journalist Prabhu Chawla at a programme in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said the State government is giving priority to the sports sector and steps are being taken to achieve the target.

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On his fitness goal, Patnaik stated he is exercising twice daily and taking dietary food in small amounts.

Replying to a query on his political heir, the Chief Minister said the people of Odisha will take a call in this regard.

Also, he expressed his support towards the Centre’s decision on abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

For development of a society, quality of literature should be enhanced, the Chief Minister said.