 Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Dec 5: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that sports today are no longer confined to players alone; they have emerged as a vast sector driven by employment, innovation and science. Welcoming academicians, experts and sports enthusiasts from across the country at the "Modern Sports Management: The Indian Model" conference organized at Haryana Sports University, Rai, he said this conference will help create a strong roadmap for the future of India's sports ecosystem.
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is moving forward with a resolve to become a developed nation by 2047, and the sports sector has a crucial role in achieving this vision. Players from Haryana have brought unprecedented glory to the state at the global level. Athletes have raised the national flag with pride at international platforms such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and University Games.
Nayab Singh Saini said that the Indianisation of sports management does not simply mean adopting Indian symbols or names; rather, it involves blending traditional Indian sporting values with modern scientific management. He stated that the foundation of this Indianisation rests on four 'M's - Modernity, Mindset, Management and Moral Values. He added that the future of sports will be data-driven, tech-enabled and science-supported, making it essential to develop a robust management model suited to Indian conditions.
The Chief Minister said in the last 11 years, the Haryana Government has invested over Rs 989 crore in the sports sector, while a provision of Rs 589.69 crore has been made in the current financial year's budget. Today, the state boasts 3 state-level sports complexes, 21 district-level stadiums, 163 Rajiv Gandhi rural sports complexes, 245 rural stadiums, 382 indoor gyms, 10 swimming pools, 11 synthetic athletics tracks, 14 hockey astroturfs, 2 football synthetic surfaces and 9 multipurpose halls.
He said coaching centres and modern stadiums are being made in every village. Currently, 1,489 sports nurseries are being run in the state, where 37,225 athletes are receiving training. He said that High Performance Centres will be set up in every district and mini sports complexes will be established at the panchayat level.
The Chief Minister said that by connecting traditional Indian sports techniques with the modern sports market, India can create a new "Indian Sports Brand" that will give a unique global identity to the country's sports model. He expressed confidence that through the synergy of players' talent, scientific training and modern management, India will show remarkable improvement in the medal tally at the 2026 and 2028 Olympics.
He said this conference will play a key role in shaping the future of sports in India. The ideas presented here will add a new chapter to the history of Indian sports in the coming years. He urged everyone to strengthen the vision of "Viksit Bharat" given by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi through sports.
On this occasion, Prasad Mahankar, National Organising Secretary of Kreeda Bharati, shared detailed information about the two-day conference. He said this conference will promote innovation in sports and help advance athletes' growth. Haryana Sports University Vice-Chancellor and former DGP Ashok Kumar highlighted that the objective of the two-day seminar is to integrate Indian culture into sports. He also shed light on the achievements of the Sports University established in 2022. |
