CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday introduced to provide the money advantages and different incentives to the gamers who’ve bagged medals within the not too long ago concluded Asian video games very quickly after their return to the homeland from China.
Addressing the gathering throughout interplay with the Executive coaches right here immediately, the Chief Minister stated that the sooner governments had not bothered to felicitate the medal winner gamers however his authorities will give prime precedence to this noble trigger. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that his authorities will make sure that the medal winners get the money incentives and different incentives very quickly after their arrival within the nation. He stated that the only motive is to spice up the gamers for his or her excellent efficiency within the Asian video games concluded at China.
Lauding the stellar function of coaches in a participant’s life, the Chief Minister stated that coaches play an essential function in grooming the gamers for the nationwide and worldwide occasions. He stated that because of the arduous work and confidence infused within the gamers by the coaches they excel within the fields. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that this isn’t a political occasion however it’s geared toward felicitating the immense contribution of the coaches within the profession of gamers.
The Chief Minister stated that Punjab is blessed with immense expertise which has been proved in latest Asian video games the place gamers from Punjab had introduced numerous medals. He stated that on one hand the credit score goes to dedication of gamers and on different the vanguard function of coaches can’t even be denied. Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated the gamers and coaches for this uncommon show of exceptional sportsmanship within the Asian video games.
The Chief Minister stated that the state authorities is dedicated to revive the sports activities tradition within the state for which coaches can play a pivotal function. He stated that the state authorities is making concerted efforts for wiping out the menace of medicine from the state for which sports activities is being inspired. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that coaches can act as a catalyst in making Punjab a drug free state by promotion of sports activities.
The Chief Minister additionally stated that because of the strenuous efforts of the state authorities, the gamers of state are bringing laurels for the state within the Asian video games. He stated that the state authorities is incentivizing the gamers with money awards and different amenities to encourage them to carry out in nationwide and worldwide occasions. Bhagwant Singh Mann additional stated that for the primary time within the historical past of state gamers are being given monetary help to organize for worldwide occasions.
The Chief Minister stated that coaches play an essential function in getting ready the gamers for adapting the brand new strategies within the enviornment of sports activities. He stated that this helps in making certain that the gamers are in a position to fight the longer term challenges in one of the best method. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that it’s heartening that out of 48 gamers from state who’ve participated within the Asian Games, 33 gamers received a complete of 19 medals together with eight Gold, six Silver and 5 Bronze medals including that that is the most important tally of Punjab within the historical past of Asiad throughout the put up independence period.
The Chief Minister stated that coaches accomplish a really arduous activity to supply the gems within the area as this obligation has been bestowed on them by God. He stated that the state authorities is dedicated for the nicely being of the gamers and coaches for which stupendous efforts have been made. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that it’s a matter of nice satisfaction and satisfaction for him that his authorities has regularised providers of greater than 12000 lecturers and now the wage of the Executive coaches has been nearly doubled.
The Chief Minister stated that the state authorities has up to now handed over appointment letters to greater than 37000 youth including that now a contest is occurring in villages for producing the utmost variety of authorities servants. He stated that that is just the start as now greater than 2.89 lakh jobs may even be offered within the non-public sector. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the state authorities is dedicated to channelizing the unbounded vitality of the youth in a optimistic route.
The Chief Minister bemoaned that successive state governments in Punjab have ignored the sports activities because of which the state has suffered lots. However, he stated that his authorities is working untiringly to revive the pristine glory of sports activities within the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that his authorities is making all out efforts to improve the game infrastructure within the state in order that world class amenities could be offered to the budding gamers.
Earlier, the Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer welcomed all of the dignitaries on the event.
During their handle two government coaches, Nitish Thakur and Jagbir Singh profusely thanked the Chief Minister for enhancing their salaries. They stated that this path breaking initiative will go a good distance in reviving the sports activities tradition within the state. They expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for acceding to their lengthy pending including that this can encourage all of them to render their providers extra diligently and passionately.