Shivangi expressed her joy as a major sporting event returns to the Northeastern state after a four-year wait.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shivangi, who sizzled in the pool four years ago when Assam hosted the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, winning five medals, expressed her confidence in the state\u2019s preparedness for the KIUG as she awaits to hear \u201cnice things\u201d about her state.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m extremely happy that Assam is hosting the Khelo India University Games. When I participated at the KIYG, I saw how our state government made a wholehearted effort in arranging the event, and everyone loved it,\u201d she narrated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe arrangements were superb, everyone had said that the people were nice, the management was superb. So I am looking forward to the KIUG, as it always feels nice to hear good things about your own state. It\u2019s been a long four-year wait, Khelo India is back in Assam,\u201d said Shivangi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The youngster, who is currently training in New Delhi, spoke highly about the infrastructure back in her state, while also citing the improved facilities at the Dr. Zakir Hussain Aquatics Complex, at the Sarusajai Sports Complex \u2014 the venue for the swimming events at the upcoming KIUG.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf I start talking about sports in general in Assam, it wasn\u2019t that great earlier but after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched so many schemes like Khelo India, and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), the focus has shifted to sports in Assam like other parts of the country. During KIYG, there were a lot of changes that the government invested in,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI never trained in Sarusajai but I saw that the entire pool there is so well maintained. In January, it\u2019s normally super cold in Guwahati, and they turn on the heater so that the swimmers can train in warm water. It\u2019s comfortable for the swimmers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The only thing Assam needs is more trained coaches as there is no dearth of talent in the state. But overall, Assam has all the facilities and the infrastructure to host multi-discipline events,\u201d she counted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ace swimmer felt that hosting the prestigious KIUG in the state would be a great learning experience for the budding athletes, as they will witness more than 4,500 athletes from over 200 universities in action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"People will be more aware, as they will be watching the seniors and top university level athletes (in her case swimmers) competing. It will be a nice experience for the budding athletes to learn from the seniors, and work harder towards their goals of achieving sporting excellence,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shivangi-confident-of-hearing-good-things-from-participants-as-assam-readies-for-kiug-2023.jpg", "alt_img": "Shivangi confident of hearing \u201cgood things\u201d from participants as Assam readies for KIUG 2023", "alt_title": "Shivangi confident of hearing \u201cgood things\u201d from participants as Assam readies for KIUG 2023", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Shivangi Confident Of Hearing \u201cgood Things\u201d From Participants As Assam Readies For KIUG 2023 On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Shivangi Confident Of Hearing \u201cgood Things\u201d From Participants As Assam Readies For KIUG 2023, Khelo India University Games: Assam swimmer Shivangi Sharma, who was part of the quartet that created a national record in.", "seo_keywords": "Swimmer Shivangi Sharma, Khelo India University Games, Shivangi Sharma, Hangzhou Asian Games, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India, New Delhi, Zakir Hussain Aquatics Complex, Sarusajai Sports Complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Target Olympic Podium", "tag": "", "tagging": "Swimmer Shivangi Sharma, Khelo India University Games, Shivangi Sharma, Hangzhou Asian Games, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India, New Delhi, Zakir Hussain Aquatics Complex, Sarusajai Sports Complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Target Olympic Podium", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "shivangi-confident-of-hearing-good-things-from-participants-as-assam-readies-for-kiug-2023", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "935", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-02-13 18:56:03", "updated": "2024-02-13 18:56:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Swimmer Shivangi Sharma, Khelo India University Games, Shivangi Sharma, Hangzhou Asian Games, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India, New Delhi, Zakir Hussain Aquatics Complex, Sarusajai Sports Complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Target Olympic Podium", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-02-13 18:56:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "866120", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/shivangi-confident-of-hearing-good-things-from-participants-as-assam-readies-for-kiug-2023-13176" }