Haryana sets target of winning 36 medals at 2036 Olympic Games

Chandigarh: Haryana minister of state for sports Gaurav Gautam said that the state was set an ambitious target of winning 36 medals at the 2036 Olympic Games. He said the state's athletes were working tirelessly towards achieving that goal, and the newly appointed coaches would have a crucial role to play in preparing the next generation of Olympians from the grassroots level. The minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony held at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh, where appointment letters were distributed to outstanding sportspersons selected for Group A, B and C coaching positions in the state sports department. Congratulating the athletes, their parents and coaches, he described the occasion as a celebration of dedication, perseverance and the sacrifices made by families in nurturing sporting talent. During the programme, appointment letters were handed over to three senior coaches and 20 junior coaches. The sports department earlier appointed 10 coaches last month, taking the total number of athletes provided coaching jobs within a month to 33. Gautam said the state's sports policy provided reservation for outstanding sportspersons, including a 10% sports quota in Group D govt jobs and a 3% quota in Group C positions. MSID: 131508195 413 |