Choose Sport
ENG
NZ
RR
MI
IRE
PAK
Kapil Dev likely to set up sports academy in Gujarat
Dev also lauded the Khel Mahakumbh initiative of the Gujarat government that seeks to promote a culture of sports and sportman spirit.
Ahmedabad: 
Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev has shown interest in setting up a sports academy in Gujarat, officials said on Thursday.
The former Indian captain met Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and shared his views on setting up a sports academy in Gujarat, they said.
"Nice meeting with noted cricketer Shri Kapil Dev. Exchanged idea on development of sports," Modi tweeted.
During the meeting, Dev lauded the Khel Mahakumbh initiative of the Gujarat government that seeks to promote a culture of sports and sportman spirit, the post on Modi's blog said.
Story first published on: Thursday, 14 February 2013 21:38
Related Articles
Leave a comment
Photos »
Your Say
Videos »
Don't Miss
| Director says 'cut' on Sreesanth's guest appearance No cricket connection for this film. |
|
| PETA wants spot-fixing accused in its ad Says trio can generate "public goodwill" by featuring in campaign promoting sterilisation of dogs and cats. |
|
| At 80, Japanese man becomes oldest to climb Mount Everest Record was previously held by a Nepali climber. |
|
| Woods, Garcia but surely no fried chicken Tiger Woods was hurt by a comment made by Sergio Garcia who later apologised. |
|
| In China, badminton becomes bird flu's latest vicitm Shuttlecocks are made from bird feathers, making them a risk. |
|
Download NDTV Cricket App
Fixtures and Results
