Team News Riveting
Raipur, June 23
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has advocated for expanding sports infrastructure for grooming world-class players in the state.
Asserting that the state government prepared a conducive pitch for sports promotion and propelling the players, Baghel said there was need to increase the number of academies as 21 had been currently in operation including two residential academies. The Chief Minister was speaking at an event organised to felicitate the sports talents who brought laurel for Chhattisgarh in the 36th National Games held in Gujarat.
Besides the players, coaches and team managers, who participated in the games, were honoured on the occasion. The Chief Minister announced a total cash prize of Rs 16.35 lakh for medal-winning players, participating players, and coaches who participated in the 36th National Games.
Baghel expressed confidence in the youth, citing the achievements of children from Narayanpur who have excelled in Malkhamb at the national and international levels. He acknowledged the consistent participation of Chhattisgarh’s players in prestigious events such as the Asian Games, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and National Games.
The Chief Minister shared the state’s commitment to creating a conducive sports environment and establishing new sports academies in the state. He highlighted the world-class training that is being conducted to enhance players’ skills in various sports in the state.
The Chief Minister congratulated all participants and honoured 64 players who won medals in individual and team events. He also honoured 89 other players who participated in various sports disciplines and 38 coaches and managers.
