<p>Gangtok: Sikkim Tourism Minister Tshering T Bhutia met Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir and discussed about the potential of making the Himalayan state a sporting hub.</p>.<p>Bhutia met Gambhir in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the sports department issued here.</p>.<p>"Sikkim has the potential to become a premier destination for sports tourism and related activities," the minister said.</p>.<p>The state has natural beauty and a conducive environment for various sports, he said.</p>.Paralympics 2024 | Archer Harvinder Singh wins historic gold .<p>During their discussion, Gambhir expressed commitment to supporting development of sports across the country, the statement said.</p>.<p>Bhutia is in Delhi to attend a conference on industries.</p>
<p>Gangtok: Sikkim Tourism Minister Tshering T Bhutia met Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir and discussed about the potential of making the Himalayan state a sporting hub.</p>.<p>Bhutia met Gambhir in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the sports department issued here.</p>.<p>"Sikkim has the potential to become a premier destination for sports tourism and related activities," the minister said.</p>.<p>The state has natural beauty and a conducive environment for various sports, he said.</p>.Paralympics 2024 | Archer Harvinder Singh wins historic gold .<p>During their discussion, Gambhir expressed commitment to supporting development of sports across the country, the statement said.</p>.<p>Bhutia is in Delhi to attend a conference on industries.</p>