Haryana sports persons Bag 7 out of 13 Gold Medals
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the sportspersons who have won medals in the Commonwealth Games have brought laurels to the nation. The country has won a total of 13 Gold Medals in these Games, of which 7 Gold Medals have been won by Haryana’s sportspersons.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the sportspersons and said that it is a matter of immense pride that a small state in terms of population has brought glory to India at the global level. Even in international sporting competitions held earlier, Haryana’s sports persons have won the highest number of medals. The state’s women athletes have also won the highest number of medals. Haryana’s sports persons have delivered an outstanding performance in boxing and javelin at the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games Medal Winners
Among the medal winners, Rewari’s para-athlete Sharmila won a Gold Medal, while Bhiwani’s boxers Preeti Pawar, Jasmine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, Sachin Siwach, Priya Ghanghas and Hisar’s boxer Ankush won Gold Medals. Similarly, Panipat’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Hansi’s boxer Narender Berwal won Silver Medals. Bhiwani’s athlete Seema won a Bronze Medal in the discus throw.
The Chief Minister said that out of the total 13 Gold Medals won by the country in the Commonwealth Games, 7 Gold Medals have been won by Haryana’s sportspersons. The state’s sportspersons have brought laurels to Haryana and the country by winning 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal. He also extended his best wishes to the parents of the sportspersons. These achievements of the athletes will inspire lakhs of youth across the state.
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government is working with full commitment for sports and sportspersons and has provided special facilities to athletes. This is why Haryana is known as a powerhouse of sports, and the state’s sportspersons prove this distinction time and again. He said that the Government has taken effective measures under the new sports policy.
The Chief Minister said that under the sports policy, besides government jobs, cash awards are also provided to sportspersons. In addition, indoor stadiums, synthetic tracks and world-class academies are being established. Sports nurseries and new playgrounds have been developed at the village level. Gymnasiums have also been opened across the state.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under women empowerment initiatives, special sports scholarships and free coaching facilities are being made available to daughters. With the resolve of “Khelenge Haryana, Jeetenge Haryana”, the Government is taking sports to new heights by providing sportspersons with world-class facilities, better coaching and financial assistance.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Haryana’s sportspersons will continue to win more medals for the country and the state in the future and enhance the nation’s pride. The Government remains committed to extending every possible support to sportspersons.
