New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) STAIRS (Society for Transformation, Inclusion and Recognition through Sports) Foundation on Wednesday announced the joining of Ajit M Sharan, Former Sports Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports [MYAS] as its Chairman of the Board.
Welcoming Sharan, Siddhartha Upadhyay, Member of the Governing Body of Sports Authority of India and Founder of STAIRS, said “STAIRS Foundation is committed to make India a sporting nucleus in the world. Sports is one of the most potent ways to engage society productively and the best way to hone talent. We are happy to announce the association of Ajit M Sharan with STAIRS, whose experience and expertise will guide us towards achieving our vision as we set forward on some path-breaking programs which will be announced soon."
Stairs was awarded Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar in 2016 by the Sports Ministry. On joining STAIRS Sharan said, “Sports is today at an inflection point and has great growth potential. The Foundation can play an important role in nurturing and honing