Jharkhand CM explores sports partnership with FC Barcelona VP, Elena Fort

Barcelona [Spain], April 22 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by his delegation, met with the Vice President of FC Barcelona, Elena Fort, on Monday to discuss a potential partnership.
The talks focused on nurturing sporting talent from Jharkhand, enhancing youth training programs, and improving sports infrastructure in the state

Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren & the Jharkhand delegation met the Vice President of FC Barcelona, Ms. Elena Fort. Discussions focused on a potential partnership to nurture sporting talent from Jharkhand, boost youth training, and improve sports infrastructure.… pic.twitter.com/5Fyj5PkPLb

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India in Barcelona shared the pictures on X, and wrote, "Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren & the Jharkhand delegation met the Vice President of FC Barcelona, Ms. Elena Fort. Discussions focused on a potential partnership to nurture sporting talent from Jharkhand, boost youth training, and improve sports infrastructure."

CGI Barcelona facilitated a study and site visit for collaboration by the Jharkhand delegation, led by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren, to the FC Barcelona Museum. Delegation also observed the ongoing redevelopment of the iconic Spotify Camp Nou stadium, as part of… pic.twitter.com/T5K1uS3dyo

— India in Barcelona (@CGIBarcelona) April 21, 2025

In another post on X, India in Barcelona wrote, "CGI Barcelona facilitated a study and site visit for collaboration by the Jharkhand delegation, led by Hon'ble Chief Minister Hemant Soren, to the FC Barcelona Museum."
"Delegation also observed the ongoing redevelopment of the iconic Spotify Camp Nou stadium, as part of a broader engagement with key institutions in Catalonia," the post added.
Following his meeting with Elena Fort, he shared a post, expressing his delight and saying, "engaged in meaningful discussions."
"It was delightful to meet Ms. Elena Fort, the Vice President of FC Barcelona and engage in meaningful discussions. Jharkhand is committed to empowering its youth through sports, and we see immense potential in this partnership to nurture talent, enhance training, and develop world-class infrastructure," he wrote on X.
"Grateful for the opportunity to explore new avenues of collaboration with FC Barcelona," he added.
Soren, with his delegation, visited the Gava Museum of Mines in Barcelona on Sunday. There, he learned about ancient mining techniques and viewed relics from the Neolithic era.
In a post on X, India in Barcelona wrote, "Delegation led by Hon'ble CM of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, visited Gava Museum of Mines, Barcelona--run by the Dept. of Culture, Catalonia." (ANI)