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4 days ago
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Delhi government announces dedicated department for sports and youth affairs
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced the establishment of a new dedicated department for sports and youth affairs aimed at nurturing young athletes. She made the announcement while interacting with children from the Delhi Olympic Association, various government schools, and sports training centres at the Delhi Assembly. The chief minister also announced the establishment of sports coaching centres across Delhi to ensure that no athlete is left behind due to a lack of access or resources. 'Every child in Delhi, regardless of their background, will now have the chance to receive professional training and pursue their sporting dreams," she added. Gupta emphasised that the new department will focus exclusively on supporting and developing the potential of young athletes and the youth in the city. 'Our athletes deserve more than applause — they deserve infrastructure, respect, and long-term institutional support," she asserted. Gupta recalled how, upon assuming office, she was moved by the dedication of Delhi's athletes, who, despite their perseverance, lacked adequate recognition and institutional support. Under this new policy, Olympic medal winners from Delhi will receive cash awards of Rs 7 crore for gold, Rs 5 crore for silver, and Rs 3 crore for bronze, making these the highest cash rewards offered by any Indian state. Additionally, athletes will now have the opportunity to secure Grade A, B, and C government jobs, ensuring long-term career prospects. 'These initiatives are not merely incentives," she noted. 'They are foundational tools to empower our youth and help them chase their dreams with dignity and support. Our stadiums, long neglected, will also be renovated with state-of-the-art facilities, and the newly formed department will oversee all such developments," she added. PTI SLB SLB MPL MPL view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM vows to boost sports facilities, retain talent
New Delhi: Vowing to retain sports talent in the city, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday promised to set up a Delhi Sports Council to boost facilities for students and assured enhanced budgetary support for the proposed Delhi Sports University. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Delhi Games 2025, organised by the Delhi Olympic Association, CM Gupta said, 'Under the previous governments, there were poor facilities for sportspersons who were forced to go to other states and get themselves registered there. But the new government will change the situation, and for this, it has doubled the budget for sports facilities.' Assuring the best facilities for 12,000 sportspersons taking part in 40 events over one week in the Delhi Games, the CM said the proposed sports council will secure their future needs and ensure that every sportsperson investing time in his or her field earns respect and gets recognition. 'Delhi Games are Delhi's pride, and Delhi's athletes deserve all the essential facilities needed for their growth. The Government is now working actively to change this by building a strong support system through the Delhi Sports Council,' she said. 'We want Delhi sportsmen to remain in the city and win laurels for the city,' she added. Addressing sportsmen at the opening ceremony, she said Delhi has faced deterioration in education and sports quality over the years, but the government is committed to bringing about a change. 'We want to provide better stadiums, technology, and facilities for our sportspersons and offer financial support to them. The prize money for the Delhi Games has also been increased four times by our government,' she said. Sportspersons in the national capital should get the facilities that they deserve, she said, adding, 'Delhi players were forced to represent other states as the honorarium and facilities for them were poor.' Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a 'Fit India' through sports, the CM said, 'PM Modi always encourages MPs and MLAs to promote sports. For me, Delhi Games is linked to Delhi Fame.' Encouraging coaches and players to lead the way, the CM said the government plans to exploit the public-private partnership (PPP) model to make optimal use of sports infrastructure available in government institutions.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows to boost sports facilities, retain talent
New Delhi: Vowing to retain sports talent in the city, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday promised to set up a Delhi Sports Council to boost facilities for students and assured enhanced budgetary support for the proposed Delhi Sports University. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Delhi Games 2025, organised by the Delhi Olympic Association, CM Gupta said, 'Under the previous governments, there were poor facilities for sportspersons who were forced to go to other states and get themselves registered there. But the new government will change the situation, and for this, it has doubled the budget for sports facilities.' Assuring the best facilities for 12,000 sportspersons taking part in 40 events over one week in the Delhi Games, the CM said the proposed sports council will secure their future needs and ensure that every sportsperson investing time in his or her field earns respect and gets recognition. 'Delhi Games are Delhi's pride, and Delhi's athletes deserve all the essential facilities needed for their growth. The Government is now working actively to change this by building a strong support system through the Delhi Sports Council,' she said. "We want Delhi sportsmen to remain in the city and win laurels for the city," she added. Addressing sportsmen at the opening ceremony, she said Delhi has faced deterioration in education and sports quality over the years, but the government is committed to bringing about a change. 'We want to provide better stadiums, technology, and facilities for our sportspersons and offer financial support to them. The prize money for the Delhi Games has also been increased four times by our government,' she said. Sportspersons in the national capital should get the facilities that they deserve, she said, adding, 'Delhi players were forced to represent other states as the honorarium and facilities for them were poor.' Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a 'Fit India' through sports, the CM said, 'PM Modi always encourages MPs and MLAs to promote sports. For me, Delhi Games is linked to Delhi Fame.' Encouraging coaches and players to lead the way, the CM said the government plans to exploit the public-private partnership (PPP) model to make optimal use of sports infrastructure available in government institutions.
