Tiruchirappalli, Sept. 12 -- Sports are not merely an extra-curricular activity but an integral part of education, and every student should be encouraged to participate in sports, Tamil Nadu and Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said on Saturday.

Governor Arlekar inaugurated the national workshop on "NEP 2020 - Redefining Sports and Physical Education in Higher Education" held at National College (Autonomous) in Karumandapam, Tiruchirappalli.

Rtn. AKS Er Murugananandam M (MMM), Rotary International Vice President 2026-27 and President, Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), Tamil Nadu Chapter, participated as the Guest of Honour.

Academicians, physical education experts, sports professionals and representatives from ...