CHANDIGARH: Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has created a conducive environment for sports and sportspersons. Today the standard of sports has improved due to better sports infrastructure and a good playing environment in the country, he added.
Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the selection and training of players is being done on time.
Praising the tenure of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that sports and sportspersons have progressed a lot during the present State Government's tenure.
Haryana's has contribution towards enhancing its sports infrastructure and formulation of sports policy have helped in bringing laurels to the state, added Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
He said that Haryana has set a model in the field of sports, so other states should also take inspiration from it. Sh. Shekhawat also stressed on promotion of traditional sports.
Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that India will organize competitions at the state and national levels to promote traditional sports so that these games are gradually played all over the world. An example of this is Kabaddi, which is played all over the world today.
On this occasion, Haryana Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, S. Sandeep Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Sports Department, Sh. Mahavir Singh, Director, Sports Department, Sh. Pankaj Nain, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik and other senior officers also remained present.