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Sports Minister Mandaviya Dines With Athletes at Award-Winning SAI Campus

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya spent an evening at the SAI Netaji Subhash Southern Regional Centre in Bengaluru. He shared a meal with athletes, praising the quality and importance of nutritious food for their training and performance. The Minister highlighted that the campus has received the prestigious 5-Star 'Eat Right Campus' award from the FSSAI. He emphasized that rigorous training combined with proper nutrition forms the strongest foundation for victory in sports.

Key Points: Mandaviya Shares Meal With Athletes at SAI Bengaluru

  • Minister shared meal with athletes
  • Praised campus's nutritious food
  • Highlighted food's role in athletic success
  • Campus has 5-Star 'Eat Right' award
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Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya spends time at SAI NSSC, Bengaluru; shares a meal with athletes

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visits SAI NSSC Bengaluru, shares a nutritious meal with athletes, and praises the campus's 5-star 'Eat Right' award.

"An athlete's success is shaped not only on the field, but also at the dining table. - Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya"

New Delhi, March 6

The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday spent the evening at the Sports Authority of India Netaji Subhash Southern Regional Centre in Bengaluru, sharing a meal with the athletes.

The Minister put out a post on social media, praising the "delicious and nutritious" food and boosting the confidence of the athletes for energy and hard training, giving credit to the role that "Nutritious Food', plays in their progress as top-class sportspersons.

"Aaj ke din ka shaanadaar samaapan sai nssch, Bengaluru mein hamaare ethaleeton ke saath hua. (The day ended on a high note with our athletes at SAI NSSC, Bengaluru," Dr. Mandaviya wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

He noted that the SAI Bengaluru campus has received the "prestigious 5-Star 'Eat Right Campus' award from FSSAI".

"Din bhar kee kathor trening ke baad bhee khilaadiyon ke cheharon par jo oorja thee, vah dekhane laayak thee. Mainne bhee unake beech baithakar bhojan kee thaalee saajha kee. Is shaanadaar aur paushtik aahaar ko grahan karate hue ahasaas hua ki kyon is kaimpas ko fssai ka pratishthit 5-star aiat right champus sammaan mila hai. (The energy on the athletes' faces, even after a long day of rigorous training, was palpable. I sat among them and shared a plate of food. Eating this delicious and nutritious meal made me realise why this campus has received the prestigious 5-Star 'Eat Right Campus' award from FSSAI)," said Dr. Mandaviya.

The Minister also highlighted the role of nutritious food in the development of athletes.

"Kisee bhee khilaadee kee saphalata keval maidaan par nahin, balki daining tebal par bhee aakaar letee hai. Khelon mein utkrsht pradarshan ke lie kadee trening ke saath-saath sahee nutritious food jeet kee sabase majaboot neenv hai. (An athlete's success is shaped not only on the field, but also at the dining table. For excellence in sports, rigorous training, along with the right 'Nutritious Food,' is the strongest foundation for victory)," the Minister said in his post.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but let's be real. One photo-op meal is nice, but what about the daily diet and facilities for athletes in smaller centers? The 5-star rating for Bengaluru is great, but the challenge is replicating that standard nationwide.
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Arjun K
Absolutely correct! Nutrition is half the battle. Jitna mehnat training mein, utna hi dhyan khane par hona chahiye. Glad the Minister is highlighting this. More such visits please, not just to Bengaluru but to centers in the North-East and other regions too.
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Sarah B
The 'Eat Right Campus' award is a significant achievement. Proper nutrition is foundational for any athlete's performance and recovery. It's good to see this being recognized at the ministerial level. Hope this encourages more scientific dietary planning.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! When leaders sit and eat with the players, it boosts morale like nothing else. It shows they are one of us. The quote about success being shaped at the dining table is spot on. 🏆
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Karthik V
Positive move. However, I hope this isn't just for show. The real test is whether the budget for sports nutrition sees a concrete increase and whether athletes from less privileged backgrounds get consistent access to such quality food.

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