Lawn bowls

Khelo India University Games: As anticipation builds for the upcoming Khelo India University Games 2023, Arjuna Awardee and Commonwealth gold medallist Nayanmoni Saikia has hailed the event a great platform for aspiring youth in their sporting journey.

Birmingham CWG lawn bowls gold medallist Saikia, who hails from Golakhat District in Assam's Sarupathar, emphasises the significant impact of platforms like Khelo India University Games in shaping the futures of young athletes. “Khelo India University Games provides an invaluable platform for every aspiring youth to prosper and advance in their sporting journey," says Saikia, who has scripted a triumphant transition from weightlifting to Lawn Bowls. "As an athlete who has witnessed firsthand the impact of such initiatives, I wholeheartedly wish all the participants the very best for the games."

Reflecting on Assam's proud sporting heritage and the significance of hosting the Games in the state, Saikia remarks, "Seeing the Games hosted in Assam fills me with immense pride. It's a testament to our state's growing prominence in the sporting arena and an opportunity for our talented athletes to shine on the national stage."