Mizoram provides industrial status to Sports
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25th May, 2020
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- The northeastern state of Mizoram has accorded ‘industry’ status to sports. The Cabinet cleared the Sports and Youth Service department’s proposal to recognise sports as an ‘industry’ in the state.
- The main aim of the decision is to professionalise sports in the state. Gone are the days where sports is just entertainment and enjoyment — it needs to be more than that so that players can earn a livelihood out of it.
- Mizoram is known for its love for sports — especially football which is played competitively through the Mizoram Premier League, the state’s highest football league.
- At least 100 Mizo players are part of the Indian Super League, one of the top premier football leagues in India.