New Delhi, March 13 -- There's a need to give non-cricket sports its due space and recognition and strengthen the grassroot talent, said minister of state for youth affairs and sports (MYAS) Raksha Khadse during her powerful and thought-provoking address to mark the beginning of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India's (SJFI) National Convention at the Major Dhyan Chand stadium here on Friday.

The four-day Convention, hosted by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA), commenced on Friday, marking the return of the prestigious gathering to the national capital after more than two decades, according to a press release.

Addressing the gathering, Khadse said, "The important role played by sports...