New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday attended the Harish Sharma 3x3 All India Basketball Championship at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.

He was joined by Sudhanshu Mittal, co-chairperson of the organising committee, Delhi Basketball Association president Mukesh Kalia, and Roopam Harish Sharma, chairperson of the organising committee.

Speaking to reporters, Verma said that sports in the country have seen major growth since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office. He said the Prime Minister has interacted with athletes across the country and that several new stadiums have been built during this period.

Verma also said that the Delhi government has announced the highest-ever cash prizes for athletes who win medals...