Shillong, September 20: Lt Gen DS Ahuja, General Officer Commanding, HQ 101 Area visited Assam Regimental Centre and interacted with the Boys of Boys Sports Company which is newly raised on 15 Sep 2017 with a strength of 76 boy of age between 11 and 14.
Selection trials were conducted to Assam Regimental Centre for the induction of outstanding sports boys in Wushu, Boxing, Hockey and Weight Lifting wiwth effect from 08 Feb to 11 Feb 2017. The candidates had to undergo tests in physical fitness and technical skill in their respective disciplines by Sports Medicine Centre, Pune , SAI Coaches and Board of Officers. Boys of age group 11-14 years participated from different States of North Eastern Region. The upper age limit was relaxed up to 16 years for Sportsman of International and National repute.
Selection were done purely on merit basis and a total of 76 boys were found fit. The selected candidates of Boys Sports Company shall be provided with free Boarding and Lodging, Education from class VI to X in English medium with books, stationery and uniform, daily sports training under the coaches of Sports Authority of India, competition exposure with all expenditure, complete personnel sports kit and equipment and insurance cover including medical and accidental cover.
The General Officer Commanding, 101 Area interacted with the young talented Sports Boys of North East India and appreciated the efforts in the field of Sports. He also motivated them to do well in future as sportsmen and as soldier post recruitment.
