Aizawl, Aug. 21 -- In a major step towards shaping the future of sports in Mizoram, the state launched its Grassroots Sports Development Programme (GSDP) to identify and train young athletes, with an eye on the 2036 Olympics.

The programme, inaugurated by Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, aims to build a solid foundation for sports at the grassroots level and prepare future Olympians.

In his address, Minister Lalnghinglova highlighted that the core objective of GSDP is to lay the foundation for sports development at the grassroots level, especially among young children.

He emphasized the importance of carefully nurturing their skills from an early age with proper guidance, which, he said, will eventually help them achieve greater s...