Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Sports, Gaurav Gautam said Indian athletes won a total of 13 gold medals at the 23rd Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, of which seven were won by athletes from Haryana. Through their hard work, discipline and unwavering commitment to the Tricolour, the state’s athletes have brought recognition to both India and Haryana on the global stage, he said.
He said the medals won by Haryana’s daughters have enhanced the honour of the Tricolour across the world, and these athletes are role models for the entire state and the country.
Preparations begin for ‘Mission Olympics 2036-Vijayi Bhava
Gaurav Gautam said the Haryana Government has already begun preparations for ‘Mission Olympics 2036: Vijayi Bhava’. With the objective of providing athletes with the best resources to compete on the global stage, the state’s sports budget has been increased to Rs. 850 crore.
He said Haryana’s champion athletes will not only strive to win a record number of medals at the upcoming Olympics but will also play an important role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
Strengthening sports infrastructure and insurance cover for athletes
The Minister said several major steps are being taken to nurture sporting talent across Haryana. In line with the Central Government’s historic Rs. 36,000 crore sports budget, Haryana will also strengthen its sports infrastructure over the next one year.
International-standard synthetic tracks will be developed in every district of the state. World-class foreign coaches will also be engaged to improve athletes’ techniques and provide them with modern training.
