Baichung Bhutia who was in the city on Sunday for Nagpur Premiere League Football 2011 commented that NPL should be duplicated in other cities too. This helps in promoting the regional players. He said these confident players can dream big and earn their living by playing full time. According to Baichung India is opening to the culture of sports not only in cricket but also in shooting, wrestling, boxing, athletics and other sports too. Sports is now taken as a full time career option.
Baichung Bhutia who was in the city on Sunday for Nagpur Premiere League Football 2011 commented that NPL should be duplicated in other cities too. This helps in promoting the regional players. He said these confident players can dream big and earn their living by playing full time. According to Baichung India is opening to the culture of sports not only in cricket but also in shooting, wrestling, boxing, athletics and other sports too. Sports is now taken as a full time career option.
He also commented that sports is necessary for good mental and physical health. He felt great that Nagpur city entrepreneurs are encouraging the football game. He has stopped playing international game but football is close to his heart and he still plays for his club.
His presence motivated the city footballers to do their best and follow him as their role model.