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Chief Minister Announces incentive of Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 crore and Rs 1 crore for securing Gold, silver and bronze medals in Olympics.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chhattisgarh government committed to promote sports talent – Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Minister Sai attended the closing ceremony of CM Trophy India International Challenge Badminton Competition 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raipur, November 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the closing ceremony of the CM Trophy India International Challenge Badminton Competition 2024 on Sunday held at the iSports Badminton Arena in Mowa, Raipur. During his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the Chhattisgarh government\u2019s strong commitment to nurture sports talent in the state, emphasizing improved facilities and infrastructure for athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the state\u2019s initiative to motivate athletes, Shri Sai announced that Chhattisgarh players who win medals at the Olympics will receive substantial cash incentives: Rs 3 crore for a gold medal, Rs 2 crore for a silver, and Rs 1 crore for a bronze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief Minister further spoke about the importance of sports, not only as a medium of competition but as a symbol of unity, discipline, and dedication. He praised the positive impact sports have on youth, saying, \u201cSports make the youth emotionally strong, positive, and energetic. They inspire discipline and foster unity.\u201d He reiterated the state’s focus on promoting sports, noting that Chhattisgarh has many talented players, and the government is actively supporting them through schemes like Khelo India, which is being implemented across all districts in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shri Sai shared personal stories to highlight the resilience of Chhattisgarh\u2019s youth. He mentioned his recent conversation with Ritika Dhruv, a promising badminton player from Dhamtari, who has overcome financial hardships\u2014her father works as a laborer and her mother is an Anganwadi assistant\u2014to excel in sports. \u201cDespite the struggles, Ritika has shown tremendous potential. I assured her that we will fully support her as she continues to bring pride to her family and Chhattisgarh,\u201d said the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief Minister also spoke about Nisha, a mountaineer from Chhattisgarh, whose dream is to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Everest. Due to financial constraints, Nisha had been unable to pursue her goals. \u201cI assured Nisha that the government will support her, and have approved an amount of Rs 4.75 lakh for her mountaineering expeditions,\u201d Shri Sai said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shri Sai concluded by reiterating the government\u2019s commitment to fostering sports talent in the state and ensuring that players have the resources they need to succeed. He congratulated the men\u2019s doubles champions, Shri Hariharan and Shri Ruban Kumar, and also thanked all the participants, organizers, and international players for making the CM Trophy India International Challenge a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was attended by Chhattisgarh Badminton Association President Mr. Vikram Sisodia, General Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mishra, and other officials, along with a large gathering of sports enthusiasts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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