Ranchi, Dec. 21 -- Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Saturday said that sports plays a vital role in shaping disciplined, confident and value-oriented citizens.

Addressing the valedictory function of the Provincial Sports Competition organised at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Ratanpur, Tundi, Dhanbad, the Governor expressed happiness over the enthusiastic participation of children from different regions of the state.

He said that seeing students compete with sportsmanship, discipline and self-confidence was encouraging, adding that such events contribute significantly to the physical, mental and moral development of children. "Sports are not merely about winning medals or prizes, but about learning life values such as discipline, teamwork, lead...