Claiming that sports is the real essence of life Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that his government was committed to honour players who have excelled in the national and international level “because Uttar Pradesh has a vast potential but players were not given right opportunity by previous regime.”
Inaugurating three day sporting event of Vidya Bharati here on Sunday he said that the sports persons who will excel in national and international meet will get all support from the government. “The government will not only honour them but also provide other facilities required for training so that they can match the international standard,” Yogi said.
He said that sports persons from Uttar Pradesh are better in many fields but they fail to make their mark at the international level because of lack of facilities in the state while previous governments had failed to promote their talent.
“Sportsmen need encouragement. This is the responsibility of the government as well as the society that our players get right encouragement at the right time. The BJP Government in the state has made the beginning. Our Sports ministry is being headed by a person who himself had been an international player and knows the problems players face,” he said.
He said the institution like Vidya Bharati has played a crucial role in promoting sports in the state. The need of the hour is to support such organizations. “This is encouraging that Vidya Bharati is not only promoting sports but also is imparting education to the poor students. The light of knowledge it has kindled will help in dispelling the darkness of ignorance from the society,” Chief Minister said.
“This is an old organization set up in 1952 and since then it has played a key role in building society. Its encouragement in promoting sports will surely pave a new way. May raw talent will get exposure and they will surely shine at international level,” he said.
The three day sporting even was inaugurated by lighting a traditional lamp. later he took slaute from the participating contingent. The event is being held at PAC Grounds in Mahanagar.