Congress’ Patiala MP Preneet Kaur on Sunday thanked Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh for announcing the Sports University for her constituency, saying that the proposed institution would not only give a major boost to sports in the state but also give a fillip to infrastructure development in Patiala.
“The incumbent Congress Government is committed to the promotion of sports and has initiated several steps for the same in the past two years. The University, however, would accelerate the pace of strengthening the sports edge of the State, which has given some of the best sportspersons to the country over the years,” she said.
Former Union Minister said that the Sports University would help in imbuing the youth of the State with a strong sense of fitness, which will make them better citizens and give them the necessary direction towards a better future for themselves and for Punjab.
At the same time, she said that sports is an ideal way to keep youth away from drugs and other wrongdoings.
Preneet said that the Chief Minister had not only paved the way for holistic development of youth with this initiative but by fast-tracking the entire process had also ensured the commencement of the first session this year.
“As the elected representative of the people, I will personally extend full support to the project and facilitate the government in every way to realise Patiala’s dream of becoming a world-class centre for excellence in sports,” she said.
With this university, said the newly elected MP, Punjab would soon be sending many more excellent players to international sports competitions to bring greater laurels to the country.