Chandigarh, June 23 - The Haryana Government has approved a proposal of the Town and Country Planning Department to set up a Sports Academy at village Shahpur in district Panipat with an aim to prepare national and international level sports persons in the district.

While giving this information here today, an official spokesman said that Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal has approved a proposal in this regard.

He said that in this Sports Academy to be established on two acres of land, special emphasis would be given on further improving the skills of the budding wrestlers. This academy will immensely benefit the youth of the State especially of Panipat and nearby areas who are interested in the game of wrestling.