Chamba (Himachal): Addressing a gathering as part of 'Chalo Chamba Campaign', Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiran Rijiju said the central government will set up a Winter Sports Centre in Himachal Pradesh.
The Winter Sports Centre will be set up at a cost of Rs. 50 crore, he said.
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Rijiju also announced that a National Sports Academy will be established in Chamba, Dalhousie and Dharamshala. He added that open gyms will be set up in Bhatiyat, Bharmour and in Dalhousie.
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Earlier, he flagged off a motor rally which had been organised as part of the campaign which concluded on Sunday.
The Union Minister also presented prizes to the winner and runner-up Rider of the 'Chamba Car Rally.'
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