Rahul Chawla
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased cash rewards for Olympic and Paralympic medal winners to encourage athletes, Deputy Chief Whip of the state Assembly Kewal Singh Pathania said during a state-level sports competition in Dharamshala, Kangra district.
Pathania said under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s leadership, gold medal winners at the Olympics and Paralympics will receive Rs 5 crore, silver medal winners Rs 3 crore and bronze medal winners will get Rs 2 crore.
He said sports promote physical and mental development, discipline, mutual understanding and sportsmanship. Athletes who demonstrate their talent at district, state and national levels should receive appropriate opportunities to progress and represent Himachal Pradesh at national and international competitions.
Pathania said the government was committed to providing better opportunities and facilities to athletes. Improved training, modern facilities and stronger sports infrastructure were among its priorities. Strengthening sports facilities in schools, panchayats and at the subdivision level would help young talent from rural areas advance, he added.
He also stressed the importance of sports in keeping young people away from drug abuse. Better playgrounds, modern facilities and regular practice opportunities could encourage children and young people to pursue positive activities.Pathania thanked the organisers for conducting the competition and praised the contribution of coaches and physical education teachers. He said promoting sports was important not only for athletes’ development but also for building a healthy society and nation.
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