Chennai (Tamil Nadu) : The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports persons in the country. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin has decided to extend aid and provide facilities to Manipur players for future tournaments.
One of the seven sisters of the east, Manipur has produced some of the greatest athletes in sporting history like Mary Kom, Chanu Saikhom Mirabai, Kunjarani Devi and many others. In an official press release, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin said, "In Manipur circumstances are not good to give practice to players for games like Asian Games, Khelo India, to help Manipur Players. I have asked Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to take steps for Manipur players to get practice in Tamil Nadu."
Udhayanidhi Stalin assured that Tamil Nadu Sports Development will give high qualified practice to Manipur players. He added, "Manipur State has a name for talented sports players. Tamil Nadu is worried by seeing the present situation of Manipur, Stalin said. Manipur has created National and International players, especially women players. Tamil Nadu is about to host the Khelo India Games 2024 next year. Already works have begun for this.