Federal agencies kick off youth sports, wellbeing initiative in Indianapolis

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 21, 2026

Words: 288

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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Four federal agencies are collaborating on connecting sports to academic success, health and job opportunities, particularly for youth living in public housing.

Flanked by members of the Warren Central High School girls flag football team Tuesday inside the Indianapolis Colts practice facility, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, who played eight seasons in the NFL, signed the memorandum of understanding with officials from other agencies.

“It’s one thing to tell young people, ‘Go …

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