Sports Have Gained a New Identity and Direction in the Country Under the Leadership of PM Narendra Modi: Gaurav Gautam

 

Friendly cricket match organised between Sri Lanka's Under-14 team and local players

 Chandigarh, 

Haryana Minister of State for Sports and Youth Empowerment Sh. Gaurav Gautam attended a cricket match between Sri Lanka's Under-14 cricket team and the Under-14 team of Saraswati Cricket Academy as the Chief Guest at Laxman Mahalawat Cricket Academy in Palwal on Tuesday.

Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that sports are not merely a means of physical development but also promote discipline, self-confidence, leadership qualities, mutual brotherhood and international goodwill. He said that this friendly match between young players from Sri Lanka and India was a commendable initiative towards strengthening sporting ties between the two countries. Such events provide young players with an opportunity to play alongside international-level players and learn from their experience.

The Minister of State for Sports said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, sports in the country have gained a new identity and direction. In line with the Prime Minister's vision, special emphasis is being laid on connecting youth with sports, encouraging talented players and providing better sports facilities. Under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the State Government is also making continuous efforts to promote sporting talent.

The Minister of State for Sports said that owing to the Haryana Government's sports policy, encouragement to players and modern sports facilities, the state's sportspersons are making their mark at national and international levels. Haryana's sports policy is being appreciated across the country. Haryana is the only state whose players are bringing laurels to the state across the country and the world. People across the globe recognise Haryana for its sporting achievements, and sports are increasingly identified with Haryana.

Minister of State for Sports Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that under Mission Olympics 2036, young players are being prepared for Olympic competitions. The objective is to identify sporting talent in the state and provide athletes with appropriate training, resources and better opportunities so that Haryana's sportspersons can bring glory to the country at the 2036 Olympics and other international sporting competitions. He urged young players to actively participate in sports alongside their studies.