Punjab Government is in the process of formulating a policy to provide government jobs to the players bringing glory to the state at the national and international levels, besides covering those winning medals in the big tournaments under the ambit of cash awards.
The information was shared by the state Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Tuesday on the occasion of felicitating Arjun Babuta who recently won two gold medals in the Shooting World Cup.
Congratulating Babuta for the stupendous achievement, Hayer expressed hope that this feat would act as an inspiration to the budding players. He also gave his best wishes to the player for future events including the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Minister said that the State Government is undertaking special efforts to bolster Punjab in sports in order to restore its pristine glory in the sporting arena. “Government job would be assured to the players winning medals at the national and international level,” he said.
“There is an equitable policy as of now for awarding cash prizes in terms of every sport whereas the schedule, level, and the nature of each sport varies. So, that is why important tournaments of every sport would be brought under the cash prize policy,” he said.
Interacting with Babuta, the Minister said that the Phase VI shooting range at Mohali is being modernized.