Olympic Values, Sports Science, and Injury Rehabilitation to Empower Chhattisgarh’s Sporting Talent
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Raipur, 19 July
Chhattisgarh is set to witness a new chapter in sports development as Olympic gold medallist shooter Shri Abhinav Bindra met Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai at his residential office here to discuss a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing sports infrastructure, talent development, and athlete welfare in the state.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Shri Sai and Shri Bindra held detailed discussions on introducing Olympic Value Education, Sports Injury Recovery, and Sports Science Development in Chhattisgarh. Shri Sai warmly welcomed the champion shooter with a bouquet and memento and appreciated his efforts towards strengthening India’s sporting future.
Reaffirming the state government’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence, Chief Minister stated that Chhattisgarh’s youth, particularly from tribal regions, have immense sporting talent. He expressed confidence that the initiatives proposed by the Abhinav Bindra Foundation would significantly help identify and nurture young athletes in the state.
Shri Bindra shared that through his foundation, he has been implementing various athlete support programmes across the country, all offered free of cost. He proposed launching similar programmes in Chhattisgarh, focusing on Olympic values such as excellence, respect, and friendship among school children under the Olympic Value Education initiative.
Sports Injury Recovery Programme will provide athletes with free surgeries, rehabilitation, and post-care through a nationwide network of 30 specialist doctors, Shri Bindra informed the Chief Minister. He highlighted that sports injuries remain a key hurdle for many athletes, and timely recovery services can be a game-changer.
Stressing the importance of science in modern-day sports, Shri Bindra also proposed introducing a Sports Science Programme in Chhattisgarh. The initiative would enable data-driven training, scientific talent identification, and technology-backed skill enhancement to prepare athletes for competitive success.
Chief Minister Shri Sai noted that the government is already taking concrete steps to empower athletes, especially from tribal belts. He mentioned the state’s ongoing efforts, including the establishment of two archery academies in Raipur and Jashpur in collaboration with NTPC at a cost of Rs 60 crore. He also highlighted the participation of over 1.65 lakh athletes in the Bastar Olympics and reiterated the state’s reward structure of Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 crore, and Rs 1 crore for gold, silver, and bronze medal-winning athletes respectively in the Olympics.
Sports Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma, Chhattisgarh Youth Commission Chairman Shri Vishwajeet Singh Tomar, Sports Secretary Shri Yashwant Kumar, Sports Director Smt. Tanuja Salam, and Dr. Digpal Ranawat were also present.