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Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nag Panchami celebration of divine energy: UP CM Yogi
Extending his greetings on the occasion of Nag Panchami, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday emphasised the festival's spiritual significance, calling it a celebration of divine energy and compassion. UP CM Yogi Adityanath underscored the visible results of the new sports policy implemented over the past eight years. (HT file) 'Every human body contains spiritual power and seers constantly strive to awaken it. On this day, people worship serpents by offering milk, showcasing reverence for all living beings—an essential value for the survival of life on the Earth,' he said here. He also honoured winners of a state-level wrestling championship held at the Gorakhnath temple. Addressing a gathering, Yogi highlighted Uttar Pradesh's rising status in promoting sports talent and supporting athletes. The CM underscored the visible results of the new sports policy implemented over the past eight years, noting that sports infrastructure has been developed even in rural areas, and medal-winning athletes are now rewarded with respectable cash prizes and government jobs. 'Uttar Pradesh has provided government jobs to over 500 international medal-winning athletes, making it the leading state in the country in this regard,' he said. Yogi credited PM Narendra Modi's Khelo India initiative for transforming India's sports landscape, citing the development of thousands of village playgrounds and district stadiums under the state's sports policy. He said body is the primary medium to fulfil one's duties. 'A disciplined lifestyle is the foundation of a healthy body and sports are the best way to maintain it,' the CM added. The CM saw the final bouts for the Uttar Pradesh Kesari, Uttar Pradesh Kumar and Veer Abhimanyu titles and also awarded the winners. State sports minister Girish Chandra Yadav praised the CM's visionary leadership, stating that historic decisions under his governance have revolutionised the sports ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. He said over 20,000 village panchayats in the state now have developed sports grounds, nurturing talent from the grassroots. The award ceremony was attended by senior public representatives, sports officials, and a large gathering of enthusiastic spectators.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
2-day wrestling meet from today; CM Yogi to attend valedictory event
Gorakhpur: A two-day state-level wrestling championship will be held at Gorakhnath Temple from July 28. Chief Minister will attend the final day of the competition on July 29 to encourage athletes and present awards to the winners, said district wrestling association president and international wrestler Dinesh Singh at a press conference on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event, organized with the support of the Uttar Pradesh Sports Department and the District Wrestling Association, will feature nearly 300 wrestlers, including several international-level athletes. The championship will be conducted in three categories: Uttar Pradesh Kesari, Uttar Pradesh Kumar, and Veer Abhimanyu. The event will be inaugurated by state sports minister (Independent Charge) Girish Chandra Yadav around 12.30pm on July 28 . Winners of the UP Kesari and UP Kumar titles will receive Rs 1.01 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively, along with a traditional mace (gada), while runners-up will get Rs 51,000. Two third-place winners in each category will receive Rs 21,000 cash reward. In Veer Abhimanyu category, the winner will receive Rs 51,000 and the runner-up Rs 25,000. Two third-place winners will receive Rs 11,000 each. All participating wrestlers will also receive Rs 500 per bout, along with free lodging, meals, travel reimbursement, and other allowances as per sports department norms.
