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Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday reiterated that the state government has always encouraged the youth to participate in sports. Our Govt of #Bangla has always encouraged the youth to participate in sports. We organise the Jangalmahal Cup, Himal-Terai-Dooars Sports Festivals & Sundarban Cup with the aim of bringing people of backward regions into the mainstream," she added. Banerjee introduced the Jangalmahal Cup to encourage the youths there. Along with the men's football team, the state government has encouraged women to play football in these areas with a view to bring them to the mainstream..