CM Highlights UP Leads In Promotion Of Sport, Over 500 Athletes Given Govt Jobs | Sports News

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Yogi Adityanath noted UP’s leadership in offering government jobs to medal-winning athletes at state-level championships, highlighting sports infrastructure development.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Tuesday that the state has become a national leader in providing government jobs to medal-winning athletes.

He made these remarks at the closing ceremony of the two-day state-level wrestling championship held at the Gorakhnath Temple during Nag Panchami celebrations.

Adityanath mentioned that significant development in sports infrastructure has taken place in Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years, including the construction of playgrounds in villages, mini-stadiums at the block level, and full-fledged stadiums in districts.

He added that the state has simultaneously introduced attractive cash rewards and employment opportunities for athletes excelling at both national and international levels.

What Did Yogi Adityanath Say?

“Simultaneously, the state has introduced attractive cash rewards and employment opportunities for athletes excelling at the national and international levels,” he said.

Highlighting the state’s achievements, Adityanath said: “Over 500 medal-winning athletes who have brought laurels to India and Uttar Pradesh in events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships have been given government jobs.

“UP leads the country in this regard,” he said in an official statement.

The Chief Minister also praised the contribution of Uttar Pradesh Police athletes in securing a third-place finish for India in the Police World Championship.

Drawing from India’s ancient ethos, he emphasised the importance of physical well-being and said sports are a highly effective means to ensure physical fitness, which should be integrated into daily life.

He remarked that when young individuals pursue sports professionally, they not only uplift themselves but also bring pride to their family, society, and the nation.

Adityanath acknowledged the long-standing tradition of organizing wrestling bouts at the Gorakhnath Temple during Nag Panchami, describing it as a centuries-old practice that now serves as a major platform for young wrestlers from across the state.

He also watched the final bouts of the championship and distributed prizes to winners and runners-up across three categories.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha…Read More

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