Sports have been significant in our country since ancient times: CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that sports have been important in our country since ancient times.. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, players from across the country are making us proud by winning numerous gold medals in international competitions and Olympic Games. Under the guidance of Prime Minister, preparations for the 2036 Olympic Games have already started in the country. The players from this state have elevated its honour both domestically and internationally. CM Dr. Yadav extended good wishes to the players who were honoured today. CM Dr. Yadav was addressing the “Pankh” Sports Achievement Award 2024 felicitation ceremony. The programme was organised by Bansal News.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that he will leave no stone unturned in providing facilities to the talented sportsman of the state. He expressed hope that the young players of the state boost the reputation of the state and the country. CM Dr. Yadav said that players should focus only on sports so that they can bring glory to the state by performing brilliantly. CM Dr. Yadav said that the women of our country were no less than men. Rani Durgavati and Rani of Jhansi performed amazingly in fencing. They defeated their opponents in battle on many occasions.

Sports and Youth Welfare and Co-operation Minister Shri Vishwas Sarang thanked the organisers for starting the Pankh Sports Achievement Award to encourage the youth. He said that it is the responsibility of the society to support the government. For the development of Madhya Pradesh, full cooperation of the society along with the state government is essential. Players should reach for the sky and bring glory to themselves, their families, society and country. Minister Shri Sarang said that we will make an all-out effort to make the state number one in the field of sports.

A book published on the achievements of Prime Minister Shri Modi was presented to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav. In the programme, a poem by Prime Minister Shri Modi was shown through video. A short film of the works done by CM Dr. Yadav for the development of the state was also screened. Players, sports lovers and general public from different districts of the state were present in the programme. At the beginning of the programme, Shri Sunil Bansal gave the welcome address.