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After 40 years, Punjab has also been awarded hosting rights for National Badminton Championship Under-13: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chandigarh News (March 24):<\/span> Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday presented the sports report card under the \u201cShandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal\u201d series, outlining how the AAP government\u2019s \u2018Khed Kranti\u2019 (sports revolution) is fundamentally reshaping the sector. After presenting report cards on irrigation, health, and law and order, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted sports as the next frontier of reform, backed by concrete investments and on-ground expansion, including a jump in the sports budget from \u20b9350 crore to \u20b91791 crore, increase in coaches from 500 to 2,458, and direct financial support of \u20b915 lakh for Olympic preparation and \u20b98 lakh for Asian Games athletes.<\/p>\n

Detailing the scale of this push, the Chief Minister pointed to the development of 3,100 playgrounds, 3,000 gyms, distribution of 17,000 sports kits, and the rapid expansion of \u201cKhedan Watan Punjab Dian\u201d, where participation has grown from 1.5 lakh to 5 lakh players. He said this sustained, system-wide intervention is now delivering visible outcomes, with Punjab securing, for the first time in its history, the hosting rights for the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, along with the National Badminton Championship Under-13 after 40 years, marking the state\u2019s emergence as a serious sports hub in the country.<\/p>\n

Addressing a press conference, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cThe Asian games will conclude on October 3-4 and the top six performing hockey teams will vie in this Asian games. For the first time Punjab has got the opportunity to hold this international event and it is a big achievement in the field of sports.\u201d He added, \u201cApart from this another international event in the form of a four nation invitation tournament has been approved for the state which will give boost to hockey in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting the significance of the event, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cDespite strong Punjabi representation, Punjab had never hosted a major hockey tournament until now. For the first time, Punjab will host the Asian Champions Trophy in October and it is Asia\u2019s most prestigious hockey tournament.\u201d He further stated, \u201cMatches will be held at Balbir Singh Sr. Hockey Stadium and Surjit Hockey Stadium Jalandhar.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister also announced the return of a major badminton event, stating, \u201cAfter 40 years the state has also got national badminton championship to be held at Jalandhar. This tournament will be held for under 13 category and will ensure that the state gets impetus for overall development and sports.\u201d Emphasising the government\u2019s commitment, he added, \u201cThe state government is committed for giving impetus to the sports for channelising the unbounded energy of the youth in a positive direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Underscoring Punjab\u2019s deep-rooted sporting legacy, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cPunjab has produced several legendary sportspersons and the state shares a deep connection with sports for centuries.\u201d He noted, \u201cOur revered Sikh Gurus promoted not only spirituality but also physical fitness through sports. Sri Guru Angad Dev ji established a wrestling arena at Khadur Sahib and personally supervised physical training and wrestling, and Sri Guru Hargobind ji trained youth in horse riding and archery.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cDashmesh Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singh mastered all forms of sports and martial arts of his time and even today traditional sports are showcased every year during Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting Punjab\u2019s contribution to modern sports, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cCaptain of the Indian Hockey Team Harmanpreet Singh, Captain of India\u2019s Australia tour squad Hardik Singh, Indian Men\u2019s Cricket Team Captain Shubman Gill, Indian Women\u2019s Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Indian Basketball Team Captain Palpreet Singh Brar, Indian Football Team Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and recently Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh, who won the T20 World Cup, are all from Punjab.\u201d He added, \u201cAll these players have brought laurels for the state and country and are inspiring the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann further said, \u201cIndian Women\u2019s Cricket Team won the ODI World Cup last year under Harmanpreet Kaur, with players like Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cHockey and Punjab are often considered inseparable and it is impossible to imagine Indian hockey without Punjabi players.\u201d He stated, \u201cMore than 50 Punjabi hockey players have won Olympic medals and 10 Punjabi players have captained India in Olympic hockey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Citing historical achievements, the Chief Minister noted, \u201cBalbir Singh Senior and Udham Singh won three Olympic gold medals each and Ajit Pal Singh led India to its only Hockey World Cup victory in 1975.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cLegends like Prithipal Singh, Surjit Singh, Harcharan Singh and Surinder Singh Sodhi emerged from Punjab, and villages like Sansarpur, Khusropur and Mithapur have produced over 20 Olympians.\u201d He further said, \u201cIn Tokyo Olympics 2021, India won a bronze medal after 41 years, with 9 Punjabi players led by Manpreet Singh.\u201d<\/p>\n

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cIn Paris Olympics 2024, India again won bronze, with 10 Punjabi players where Harmanpreet Singh was captain and top scorer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Detailing the upcoming tournament, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cTeams from India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and China will participate in this mega event.\u201d He added, \u201cPunjab will showcase its culture through Bhangra and Giddha before matches and this event will inspire youth participation in hockey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting policy interventions, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cTo give impetus to sports a new sports policy was introduced in 2023.\u201d He added, \u201cIt stipulates financial support for preparation including \u20b915 lakh for Olympics and \u20b98 lakh for Asian Games.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further stated, \u201cIn 2023 Asian Games, Punjab athletes won 20 medals, which is a historic record.\u201d He added, \u201cOlympic bronze medalists (Paris 2024) were awarded \u20b91 crore each and Asian Games gold medalists also received \u20b91 crore each.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister stated, \u201cNine Olympic medalists were given PCS and DSP jobs and nearly \u20b9100 crore has been distributed as prize money in the last four years.\u201d He added, \u201cThere is a historic increase in the sports budget with \u20b91791 crore in 2026\u201327 which was only \u20b9350 crore in 2023\u201324.\u201d He further said, \u201cThe number of coaches has been increased from 500 to 2458 and 324 new coaches have been recruited, while 48 accomplished players have been appointed as coaches.\u201d<\/p>\n

On grassroots engagement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cKhedan Watan Punjab Dian are being organised at block, district and state levels.\u201d He added, \u201cParticipants aged 14 to 60 plus took part in these games and in 2023\u201324 around 3.5 lakh players participated, which rose to 5 lakh in 2024\u201325.\u201d He further stated, \u201c\u20b910 crore prize money is being given annually for 10,000 medal winners and \u20b997.3 crore has been spent in three years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Calling sports a powerful social tool, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cSports is the most lethal weapon against the menace of drugs in Punjab, due to which the Punjab Government is promoting sports.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cDue to strenuous efforts of the Punjab Government, Kila Raipur Sports Festival has been revived with bullock cart races through legislation in 2025 after 14 years.\u201d He said, \u201cThese games are known as the \u2018Mini Olympics\u2019 of rural sports but no one had bothered for their revival earlier.\u201d<\/p>\n

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cThe AAP Government is laying major thrust on promotion of sports with 3100 playgrounds being developed at a cost of \u20b91350 crore.\u201d He added, \u201c3000 gyms are being equipped with ultra modern equipment at a cost of \u20b9101.8 crore and 17,000 sports kits worth \u20b950 crore have been distributed to players.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further stated, \u201cFinancial aid has been transferred to athletes and the daily diet allowance of training athletes has been increased from \u20b9240 to \u20b9480, with nutrition-based menus introduced at 13 Centres of Excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

On infrastructure, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cHockey AstroTurf has been replaced in Mohali, Bathinda and Ludhiana and a new synthetic track has been constructed in Mohali at a cost of \u20b99 crore.\u201d He added, \u201cIn Sports Medicine Cadre, 113 posts have been created out of which 92 have been filled.\u201d He further said, \u201cDoctors and physiotherapists have been deployed across major cities including Amritsar, Patiala, Ludhiana and Bathinda.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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