Maha to have 3 sports academies for tribals

Maharashtra will soon have three separate sport academies in the state to boost sporting skills among tribals, Tribal Development Minister Vishnu Savara said today.

The academies will come up at Igatpuri, Palghar and Nandurbar, Savara said after inaugurating the Divisional Sports competition here.

The competition will see participation of 2,046 students from various parts of the state.

CPM MLA Jiva Pandu Gavit, city-based athletes Kavita Raut, Kisan Tadvi and other officials were present on the occasion.