Haryana Sports Policy Archives

31 Jul

Haryana to Host Grand Khel Mahakumbh; Over 15,000 Athletes to Compete in 26 Sports Events

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryanaGaurav Gautam, Haryana Sports Policy, Khel Mahakumbh 2025, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, July 31 – Haryana is set to launch the grand Khel Mahakumbh 2025 from August 2, with more than 15,000 athletes showcasing their skills across 26 sporting disciplines. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the event as the chief guest at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula.Sharing the details at a press conference at the Civil Secretariat, Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam said the event reflects the strength of Haryana’s progressive sports policy and its athletes' exceptional performances on national and international platforms. Despite comprising only 2% of the country’s population, Haryana contributes nearly 60% of India's medals at…

In Haryana, Sports Become a Lifestyle, Players to Get ₹20 Lakh Medical Insurance: CM Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Sports Policy, Nayab Singh Saini, player insurance scheme, Shiv Kumar Memorial Tournament

Chandigarh, April 18 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is working to make sports not just a career option but a way of life. He stated that sports are being made mandatory from the school level to ensure a balanced physical and mental development from childhood. He also announced that every player in the state will be provided with a medical insurance cover of ₹20 lakh.The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration of the 3rd All India Shiv Kumar Memorial Basketball Tournament at Shri Shiv Kumar Memorial Stadium in village Kiloi, Rohtak. During…

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…