State softball body to conduct regional tournaments
The Andhra Pradesh Softball Association is launching regional tournaments to promote the sport and increase its visibility in rural and semi-urban areas. The initiative aims to help players secure employment through sports quotas, following recent successful recruitment drives.
Why it matters
Promoting niche sports at the regional level provides alternative career pathways for youth and encourages physical activity in underserved communities.
Andhra Pradesh Softball Association on Sunday announced that it will conduct regional tournaments in Vizianagaram, Kadapa, Ongole and other places later this year in November and December.
Amadalavalasa TDP MLA and the association’s president Kuna Ravi Kumar and the association’s State Secretary Sura Srinivasa Rao stated that the initiative is aimed at promoting the game which is one of the favourite games of people living in U.S., Europe and other places.
The association organised a training camp for umpires as well as players in Srikakulam over the weekend. An exclusive seminar has also been organised to make everyone know about the rules, regulations and others.
Mr. Rao said that the Softball Association of India which got recognition in 1961 is keen to get back the glory for the game which can be played in small grounds and semi urban and rural areas also.
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