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New Delhi, March 6: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur made a big announcement on Wednesday, stating that the Khelo India Games medal winners in the Youth, University, Para, and Winter Games will be eligible for government positions. This revision to the eligibility requirements is intended to help athletes who want to work for the government.
In a post on X, Thakur stated that this move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering a strong sports ecosystem and represents a substantial effort to bolster support for athletes, aiming to elevate India to a prominent position as a sporting powerhouse.
“Big announcement for Sportspersons! In keeping with our Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option, Khelo India Athletes will now be eligible for government jobs. I’m pleased to announce that @DoPTGoI, in consultation with @IndiaSports, has made progressive revisions to the eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs!” Anurag Thakur posted on X.
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“This groundbreaking step now extends eligibility to medal winners from the Khelo India Games- Youth, University, Para and Winter Games – to be eligible for government jobs. Additionally, games and events have been clearly defined to ensure inclusivity across various sports. These revised rules mark a significant stride in supporting our athletes in making Bharat a sporting superpower,” he added in his post.
𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀!
In keeping with our Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option, Khelo India Athletes…
— Anurag Thakur (मोदी का परिवार) (@ianuragthakur) March 6, 2024
Chandigarh University took home the winner’s trophy at the Khelo India University Games, with 71 medals in total—32 gold, 18 silver, and 21 bronze, which came to an end on February 29.
In the fourth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, held in Ladakh the Indian Army emerged as the overall winner.
