Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said the state government has extended historic support to sportspersons by providing sponsorships, kits, incentives, and government jobs, underlining its commitment to nurturing sports talent.
In a significant boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh.
In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, Khelo India Centers have been inaugurated across all districts of Odisha under the joint support of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the State Sports and Youth Services Department.
As part of the Khelo India scheme, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has requested Union Minister for Labour, Employment, and Sports Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya to sanction special funds for the development of sports infrastructure at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium in Telangana's
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the upcoming state budget for the year 2025-26 will be growth-oriented, with a special focus on sectors such as agriculture, education, health, sports, infrastructure, and women's empowerment.
In a significant decision aimed at strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved a new project for "Construction of Block Level Stadium in all 314 blocks of the State". This transformative initiative highlights the government's dedication to fostering
Speaking to ANI during his visit, he hailed the enthusiasm of people in the state for National Games and said that the sports infrastructure in the state will help players in days to come.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday emphasized that the attraction of sports in rural areas is no less than in cities, which is why the state government has initiated steps to develop advanced sports infrastructure across both urban and rural areas of the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that every player who went to Paris Olympics is a champion and the government will continue to support sports and work towards building top-quality sports infrastructure
"Our government will not fall short in developing sports infrastructure. We are doing all this with the aim of creating a drug-free Tripura so that the younger generation stays away from drugs and focuses on sports," the Chief Minister affirmed.
Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's decision in the Union Budget to develop sports infrastructure in Bihar is a historic moment for the entire sporting community in the state.