India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, today said that India has ramped up its policy focus and public investment for sports. "In this regard, India's oil and gas PSUs have played a pioneering role," the Minister emphasised.
The Minister was speaking at an event organised by the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) in collaboration with the Delhi Soccer Association and Sudeva Academy to celebrate National Sports Day. 29th August is celebrated as India's National Sports Day because it is the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand - the legend of Indian hockey. Ms. Sabeena Chowdhary, Member Secretary, PSPB, and Shri Anuj Gupta, President...