Dehradun, Nov. 13 -- Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Thursday met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, with key discussions revolving around promoting sports in the state.

During the meeting, the two deliberated on ways to encourage the state's youth to participate in sports, while also emphasising the identification of emerging sporting talent from remote, far-flung areas of the hills to help them reach the national stage.

Dhami highlighted that the state government remains committed to developing Uttarakhand into a sports hub. He also stated that his government is working to provide better infrastructure and facilities for athletes. Harbhajan, an India icon and Rajya Sabha MP, offered his suggestions on the same,...