Bittu Singh/Surguja: Surguja in Chhattisgarh was known for its tribal people and their culture. But Surguja is now coming out of the state and creating a distinct identity in the country. The youth here are very much inclined towards sports. This is the reason why apart from district and state level they are now flying the flag in sports at national and international level. Once Surguja was also known for Naxalites, but now Surguja is known in the country for sportsmen.
Today dozens of athletes from Surguja district are making Surguja proud at the national level in the sports world. Many athletes from Surguja district have made the entire Surguja proud by winning gold medals at the national level. This is the reason why even players who are interested in new games are constantly trying for Surguja. District basketball player Pragya Mishra is going to participate in the national sports competition to be held in Ludhiana, Punjab today, playing with Chhattisgarh team.
The 11th match will be held in Ludhiana
Basketball player Pragya Mishra said that so far she has played 10 national and one international. Has played for India in Australia. Currently going to Ludhiana, Punjab to play the 11th match. She is the only player from Surguja district, who is going to play at the national level. The program will be held in Ludhiana from 3rd December to 10th December.
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Full support from coach-house
Basketball player Pragya Mishra said that she has been learning from coach Rajesh Pratap Singh for 8 years. Along with this, the family also gets full support. In the early days the father was not willing, but now he also gets full support. So far he has won 5 golds and one silver in the 10th National Games. Coach Rajesh Pratap Singh said that he is very happy when the children he has taught go on to play at the national level and win.
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First published: November 30, 2023, 20:57 IST