With a view to meet the shortage of coaches in Haryana, 624 coaches would soon be recruited and appointed in stadiums in all districts of the State.Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that after the recruitment of 624 coaches, rationalisation would be done so as to provide all districts with equal sports opportunities.
He said that hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, kho-kho and kabaddi are six such sports which are mainly played in Haryana. Therefore, the coaches would be appointed as per the sports mainly played in various areas of the State. Anil Vij also gave approval for laying of Astroturf and construction of ‘Vyayam and Yoga Shalas’ in Ambala.
He also issued directions to officers of Public Works (Building and Roads) Department to begin its construction so that players could be provided with sports facilities at the earliest possible. The Yoga Shalas, which are being constructed in
Ambala would be provided with basic facilities like toilets and changing room.