Mangaluru: Coastal Developmental Authority (CDA) Secretary Pradeep D’Souza took charge as Additional Assistant Director of Mangala Stadium Youth Empowerment and Sports Department, on Friday.

Speaking to Mega Media News Pradeep said “I will strive to bring the more aid to the efficient and aspirant young and budding talents of this district.”

Basically, Pradeep himself is a good player. He has taken participation in Volleyball and football championships and bagged many prizes also. He has got a black belt in Karate. He has also served as a national referee of Volleyball.

Previously he was deputed to statistical department and then he was transferred to CDA.

Present Minister for sports and youth affairs Pramod Madhwaraj and former sports and youth affairs minister Abhaychandra Jain had recommended his name for the Additional Assistant Director post.