Chandigarh, November 18- Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that today, the entire nation looks towards athletes from Haryana with great hope in the Olympics and international competitions. More than 50 percent of the country’s medals are won by Haryana players. He said that athletes from Haryana are not only bringing pride to the state but also shaping a bright future for India.
Sh. Panwar was speaking as the Chief Guest after inaugurating the 50th Annual Athletic Meet at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, on Tuesday.
He said that the Khelo India initiative launched by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has given a new direction to the country’s sporting culture. He said that under Haryana’s progressive sports policy, Olympic gold medalists are awarded Rs. 6 crore, silver medalists Rs. 4 crore, and bronze medalists Rs. 2.30 crore. Besides this, players receive Rs. 5 lakh for training and 3 percent reservation in government jobs, he added.
He further said that just like the Pro-Kabaddi League for boys, steps are being taken to launch a similar league for girls. Appreciating MDU’s achievements in sports, he announced a grant of Rs.11 lakh for sports development at the university. He said that children must set clear goals and move forward with full passion to achieve success in life. The Minister also appreciated the efforts of MDU Athletic Coach, Dr. Ramesh Sindhu and felicitated him.
MDU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rajbir Singh said that MDU holds a national reputation in the field of sports, and the university is committed to further developing international-standard sports facilities. He expressed gratitude for the continuous support and guidance provided by the state government.
