Ranchi, Sept. 13 -- union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy felicitated medal-winning athletes and encouraged young sportspersons to excel at national and international platforms during a visit to the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) campus here today.

Reddy felicitated athletes who have brought laurels at national and international levels and also reviewed the newly established physiotherapy centre.

The minister celebrated the birthdays of 16 children born in September by cutting a cake, extending greetings, and presenting gifts.

Addressing the young sportspersons, he urged them to pursue rigorous training and bring glory to the state and the nation. JSSPS currently provides modern training facilities in 11 sports,...