India, June 12 -- West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan on Friday said the Khelo India initiative will bring a fundamental transformation in the state's sports infrastructure, manpower development, and overall performance of athletes.

Speaking at an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Kolkata, Khan said the focus must be on nurturing athletes from their formative years through professional support systems, including coaching, sports medicine, fitness training, and injury management.

"Sports medicine is going to witness a major change for the better and will not be restricted to Kolkata - it will be decentralised so that players across West Bengal receive equal opportunities and support," Khan said.

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