Chandigarh, June 23 (FN Representative) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said that the players who will secure medals in international sports events will be given Government jobs so as to encourage them and incentivise budding players. The Chief Minister was interacting with Olympic medalists on International Olympic Day here today. Haryana Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sh. Sandeep Singh was also present on the occasion. The Chief Minister said that besides getting Government jobs in Sports Department, international level medal winning sportspersons would be appointed on deputation basis in Education Department as well as in other Departments.
Showing his concern to promote sports activities in the State, he said that if sportspersons excelling in their field are appointed as coaches/trainers then young sportspersons can be greatly benefited. Extending greetings on International Olympic Day, he said that sportspersons should join such Departments where they find better opportunities to excel. The Chief Minister pointed out that the Government has formulated an excellent policy to promote sports. Under this policy, along with 3 percent reservation, Government services are being provided according to the medals won by the sportspersons. Apart from this, the State Government is enhancing sports infrastructure along with renovation of sports stadiums to promote sports activities in the State. He said that Khelo India Games will provide better opportunities to the young generation to excel in the field of sports , he added.