Lucknow: Efforts are underway to popularise Tenikoit across Uttar Pradesh and expand the sport’s reach to district-level competitions, following a meeting between senior office-bearers of the Tenikoit Federation of India and the Uttar Pradesh Tenikoit Association in Lucknow.
The meeting, held at the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association auditorium, focused on the sport’s development prospects and a roadmap for expanding its activities across the state. Dr Syed Rafat Zubair Rizvi, chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Tenikoit Association, welcomed the visiting federation officials.
Those present included M.R. Dinesh Kumar, general secretary of the Tenikoit Federation of India; S.P. Gaur, vice-president; and Vijender, joint secretary. Representing the state association were secretary Sikandar William, treasurer Mohammad Nadeem and joint secretary Parvez Alam Khan.
The participants agreed to encourage greater youth participation, attract new players, strengthen sporting activities at the district level and intensify efforts to promote Tenikoit across Uttar Pradesh.
Dr Rizvi said the state association was committed to working with dedication and sincerity to develop the sport and take it to every part of Uttar Pradesh. He emphasised the need to provide more opportunities for players to participate and showcase their talent.
The meeting also discussed launching Tenikoit activities in more districts and improving existing programmes. All participants resolved to work together consistently to establish a stronger foundation for the sport and increase its popularity across the state.
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