Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday said that for developing a congenial atmosphere of sports in Punjab and in preparation of 2020 Tokyo Olympics, every village of the State would be developed as a nursery of sports.
He announced that ultra modern stadiums as well as gymnasiums would be developed in all villages of the State while addressing the gathering on the second day of semi finals of Dr BR Ambedkar 6th World Cup Kabaddi 2016 at the sports stadium of Badal village. He was the chief guest for the matches.
Badal said the sportspersons were given jobs by the Punjab Government and now 125 sportspersons bringing laurels for the State in national and international events would be recruited directly in the Punjab Police.
He added these include 10 DSP, 50 Sub Inspectors and 65 Constables.
He said that the Punjab government is also honouring the sportspersons with cash prizes.
Speaking about the success of World Cup Kabaddi, the Chief Minister said it has been with the efforts of the
SAD-BJP led Punjab Government that Kabaddi has become an international sport and is now being played in 34 different countries across the globe.