Give stress on mental toughness also: Changde

He was speaking during kits distribution to SAI centre players on Wednesday. Speaking further he said for mental fitness, the sportsman should give importance to diet also. “To achieve the glory the players should chalk out a long term strategy. Each player should have a dream to represent India at international level," he said.

Member of board of physical education of RTM Nagpur University Dr Vishakha Joshi presided over the function. Management Council member Dr Nitin Kongore, Pravin Randive, principal of PWS College Dr Yashwant Patil and Dr Abhay Mudgal were also present on the occasion. Athletics coach Sayali Waghmare conducted the proceedings. Dr Sharad Suryavanshi made introductory remarks whereas basketball coach Smita Bakre proposed a vote of thanks.

Eager to prove my mettle in coaching: Sayali

Former national-level athlete SayaliWaghmare, who was recently appointed as coach by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for its ambitious project‘Khelo India’ for its Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) centre, was honoured by Nagpur District Athletics Association (NDAA) on Tuesday.

Sayali was honoured at the hands of corporator and vice-president, NDA. Nagesh Sahare, Speaking on the occasion, Sahare said, “Khelo India training centres will help in proper training of athletes with an eye on the Olympics after eight years. It is a very good opportunity for Sayali to prepare players who can win medals for India.” Pramod Tabhane, Chairman, Sports Committee, Nagpur Municipal Corporation was chief guest on the occasion

Replying to the felicitation, Sayali said,“Nagpur has seen my performance as a player. Now, I am also eager to prove my mettle in coaching. I have got a huge opportunity due to Khelo India project. I will work hard and with dedication to ensure that Nagpur produces Olympic level athletes in coming eight years.” NDAA resident Gurudeo Nagrale presided over the felicitation function. Secretary Dr Sharad Suryawanshi, Krida Bharati’s Sanjay Lokhande, Jitendra Ghordadekar, were prominently present. Archana Kottewar, Nitin Dhabekar, Ichcha Sahare, Priya Bhowte, Bhushan Dharpure, Varsha Salunkhe, Akshay Pal and Harshkumar Singh worked hard for the even