CM Yogi Urges UP Universities to Cultivate Future Olympic Champions for 2036
CM Yogi Adityanath urges UP universities to build sports culture to help India win big medals at 2036 Olympics.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called upon universities and schools in the state to foster a strong sports culture, aiming to prepare young athletes to win a substantial number of medals at the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the East Zone Inter-University Women’s Basketball Championship at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University.
Highlighting the state government’s support for sportspersons, CM Yogi said over 500 medal winners have been offered government jobs, and more than 96,000 sports kits have been distributed at the district level to encourage youth participation in athletics. He emphasized that nurturing talent at a young age is key to achieving global success in sports.
The Chief Minister detailed financial incentives for athletes, stating that UP provides Rs 10 lakh to each youth representing India at the Olympics. He also noted that both the Union and state governments offer awards to athletes winning medals at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, or World Championships, highlighting the growing importance of sports in national policy.
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CM Yogi credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives, such as ‘Khelo India’, the ‘Fit India Movement’, and the ‘Khelo MP Youth Games’, as landmark programs that have transformed India’s sports ecosystem. He said these efforts are helping cultivate a culture of discipline, fitness, and competitive spirit among the country’s youth.
Reflecting on historical perspectives, the Chief Minister recalled that Indian sages emphasized physical fitness and discipline, using exercise and athletics to maintain health. He noted that such practices are integral to building a strong body, mind, and nation.
Concluding his address, CM Yogi expressed optimism that Uttar Pradesh’s new sports culture, developed over the past 11 years, will continue to grow, enabling the state and the country to emerge as a global sports powerhouse while inspiring young athletes to dream big for events like the 2036 Olympics.
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