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| Haryana has emerged as sports powerhouse of country- CM | | |  Early Times Report
Chandigarh, July 30: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana has emerged as the sports powerhouse of the country. Although Haryana accounts for only 2 per cent of the country’s population, the largest number of medal-winning athletes in the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games are from the State, bringing laurels to both Haryana and the nation.
The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering at the Sports, Fitness and Infrastructure Expo organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Thursday. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya attended the event as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the event was not merely an exhibition but a confluence of dreams and aspirations, where the immense potential of the country’s youth could be witnessed. He said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has given a new direction and a distinct identity to sports in the country. Initiatives such as Fit India and Khelo India have transformed sports from being merely a competition into a movement for nation-building. Fitness, he said, is no longer just a personal habit but has become a necessity for a Viksit Bharat. He added that he is proud that the event would not only showcase Haryana’s medal-winning journey but also present the Haryana Sports Model before the country.
*Haryana Leads the Medal Tally*
The Chief Minister said that Haryana reflects not only a vibrant sporting culture but also a clear vision that has transformed this small State into India’s greatest sporting power. While Haryana accounts for only 2 per cent of the country’s population, it stands at the forefront whenever medals are counted.
He said that the spirit of excellence among the State’s athletes is deeply rooted in its soil. Here, a child does not merely learn to play in someone’s lap but learns to compete on the playing field.
Struggle becomes a part of life from an early age, carrying young sportspersons from the lanes of villages to the global sporting arena. |
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