Chandigarh, April 18
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the government is committed to promoting sports not just as a career option but also as a way of life. He said sports are being made compulsory at the school level across the state to ensure a balanced development of physical and mental health from an early age.
He said a resolution has been taken to provide medical insurance cover of Rs 20 lakh to every player. The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering after formally inaugurating the third All India Shiv Kumar Smriti Basketball Competition in Kiloi village in Rohtak district, the stronghold of two-time Congress Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
On this occasion, he announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for development works at the Shiv Kumar Smriti Stadium, the construction of a Mahila Chaupal in the village, and assured that various other local demands would be fulfilled soon.
Paying floral tribute to Shiv Kumar, the Chief Minister remarked that his legacy continues to inspire efforts towards national development.
“This stadium (Shri Shiv Kumar Memorial Stadium) stands as a symbol of his vision, one that aimed to unite and empower society through sports,” he said.
The Chief Minister said the 'Haryana Utkrisht Khiladi Seva Niyam -- 2021' has been implemented to promote sports and ensure secure employment opportunities for athletes.