Former minister and Cantonment MLA Dr. P Shankar Rao inaugurated the GHMC North Zone Summer Coaching Camps 2013 at the GHMC Marredpally playground on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, Shanker Rao said, "Sports and games play an important role in the development of the human personality. They are no less than food and water."
He added that GHMC's coaching camps are for children of all ages, and that it is a good opportunity to learn the basics of sports in different playgrounds of the city.
He also said that he is proud of the fact that some of the best sportsmen of his constituency have represented the country and brought laurels to India. He added that they were products of GHMC's summer coaching Camps.
GHMC Director Of Sports S R Prem Raj welcomed the gathering, and spoke briefly, introducting this year's summer coaching camps to those present.
Deputy Mayor G Rajkumar, corporators and other senior officials were also present. (INN)