Chandrapur: In a major boost to sports infrastructure in eastern Maharashtra, the state govt has granted administrative approval for setting up an international-standard archery academy at the Sports Complex in Visapur village in Ballarpur taluka , Chandrapur district.The academy is expected to provide aspiring archers from Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and other tribal-dominated regions with access to world-class coaching.The proposal was pursued by BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar. He had argued that dedicated infrastructure would enable young athletes to receive professional training without having to move to larger cities.As per a government resolution issued by the school education and sports department, the academy will function under the Tribal Development Department, with Scheduled Tribe students being given priority.Chandrapur and neighbouring Gadchiroli have long been recognised for producing talented archers. The new academy is expected to offer international-standard training facilities and structured coaching programmes.Mungantiwar thanked tribal development minister and Chandrapur guardian minister Ashok Uike for supporting the proposal.
