Sportstar conclave: athletes speak their minds

Minister listens to views of stars ranging from P.T. Usha to Elizabeth Susan Koshy

Candid views were expressed and ideas were put forth by some of the biggest names in Indian sport at Hotel SP Grand Days here on Wednesday. Listening to them eagerly was the Sports Minister. The Sportstar Kerala Sports Conclave was a resounding success. Organised by The Hindu’s publication Sportstar, the event featured outstanding athletes from varied disciplines. All of them had a lot to talk about their respective sports and gave suggestions the government could work on. Minister V. Abdurahiman, who stayed on till the end of the programme, ensured that the points would be taken note of. P.T. Usha, one of India’s greatest track-and-field athletes, stressed on the need for the development of sporting skills from a young age. “Our school meets should not be just about manufacturing champions,” she said.