Athlete Welfare Archives - National Times

25 Sep

Haryana Releases Rs 114 Crore to Upgrade Sports Stadiums Across State

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthlete Welfare, Gaurav Gautam, grievance redressal, Haryana, Jind, Sports Infrastructure, stadiums

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has sanctioned 114 crore rupees for the comprehensive strengthening and modernization of sports stadiums across the state, Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam announced on Friday. Speaking in Jind, Gautam stated that the state administration is committed to securing a bright future for athletes by upgrading foundational infrastructure, with the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) spearheading the necessary renovations and structural enhancements across various sports complexes. The announcement came during a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee at the DRDA auditorium in Jind, presided over by the minister.…

04 Sep

Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan Season 4 Kicks Off in Bathinda with Record Turnout Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAthlete Welfare, Baltej Pannu, Bathinda, Bhagwant Mann, Khedan Watan, Punjab sports

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Friday said the fourth season of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ will begin from Bathinda tomorrow, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann attending the opening ceremony. Renowned Punjabi artists, including Gurdas Maan and Kulwinder Billa, will also perform at the event. He appealed to people across Punjab to actively participate in and support the Games and encourage the state’s young athletes. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said Bathinda is hosting the opening of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ for the second time and expressed confidence…

12 May

Chandigarh Chief Secretary Reviews Sports Infrastructure and Bids for International Championships

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAthlete Welfare, Chandigarh Sports, H. Rajesh Prasad, International Championships, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has intensified its efforts to establish the Union Territory as a premier sports destination following a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shri H. Rajesh Prasad on Tuesday. During the session, the Secretary Sports and department officials outlined the significant progress made during the 2025–26 fiscal year, highlighting the completion of an international-standard billiards and snooker hall in Sector 42 and the development of specialized chess centres and an international Boccia court. Further advancements included the installation of air conditioning in various indoor sports halls and the completion of an all-weather swimming pool…

16 Mar

MP Deepender Hooda Encourages Players at Shahidi Football Tournament

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthlete Welfare, BJP, Congress, Deepender Hooda, Haryana Sports Policy

Rohtak, March 16 – Member of Parliament Deepender Hooda attended the Shahidi Football Tournament in Behlba village as the chief guest. He motivated the players and highlighted Haryana's rich sporting talent, criticizing the BJP government for scrapping the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy introduced under former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Congress government.Hooda Criticizes BJP for Ending Sports Promotion PolicyHooda stated that the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy had inspired Haryana's youth to pursue sports as a career by offering medal-winning athletes direct appointments to DSP and other prestigious government positions. This policy helped Haryana’s athletes shine on international platforms…