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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Honors Athletes & Students at Yashotsav 2026 Ceremony

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the closing ceremony of Yashotsav 2026 at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka. At the event, she announced financial rewards of ₹15 crore for athletes under the CM Sports Promotion Scheme. The government also distributed laptops to 1200 meritorious students and honored 222 top-performing students from classes 10 and 12. Gupta shared highlights from the event on social media, emphasizing the government's commitment to nurturing young talent.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces Rewards at Yashotsav 2026

  • ₹15 crore awarded to athletes
  • 1200 students received laptops
  • 222 meritorious students honored
  • Event held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka
  • CM reaffirmed support for sports
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends Yashotsav 2026 closing ceremony, announces rewards for athletes and students

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta awarded ₹15 crore to athletes and laptops to 1200 students at the Yashotsav 2026 closing ceremony in Dwarka.

"These young students of Delhi are our tomorrow, and today we had the privilege of honouring their achievements. - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, March 29

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended the closing ceremony of the valedictory function 'Yashotsav 2026' at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka.

At the event, sports players were awarded Rs 15 crore under the 'CM Sports Promotion Scheme', laptops were provided to 1200 meritorious students, and 222 meritorious students of classes 10th and 12th with excellent performance were honoured.

Sharing glimpses from the event on X, Gupta highlighted the government's commitment to nurturing young talent. In her post, she congratulated the awardees and reaffirmed support for sports in Delhi.

"Just as grand as the Yashotsav closing ceremony program is the bright future of Delhi. These young students of Delhi are our tomorrow, and today we had the privilege of honouring their achievements. The moment I reach among the children, my heart fills up on its own... Here, every face is a story, every effort is a dream, and every dream is a new beginning in itself. Today, from this platform, the promising players of the Delhi Sports Mahakumbh were honoured. In this grand event that lasted for the past month, thousands of children played with a full heart, learned, and pushed themselves forward. Some achieved victory, while others made themselves even stronger," she wrote on X.

"Under the 'Chief Minister Sports Promotion Scheme,' players were given an amount of ₹15 crore, and 1200 meritorious students were provided with laptops. Additionally, 222 meritorious students of classes 10th and 12th and 34 schools with excellent performance were also honoured. Dream big and put your full strength into realising them--Delhi stands with you. Best wishes to all of you. On this occasion, Cabinet colleague Shri Ashish Sood ji, along with other dignitaries, were present," she added.

Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the red carpet event of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

IFFD 2026 opened to a full house, marking a high-energy start to one of the capital's largest cinematic gatherings.

The opening ceremony saw the presence of notable Bollywood dignitaries, including Hema Malini, Sharmila Tagore, Kangana Ranaut and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, among other cinema stalwarts.

- ANI

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Priya S
Laptops for 1200 students is a great step towards digital literacy. But I hope the government also ensures these students have access to good internet and electricity to actually use them effectively. The intent is good, execution is key.
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Rohit P
Yashotsav sounds like a wonderful event. Celebrating our youth's achievements in sports and academics is so important. More power to all the students and athletes! Makes me proud of Delhi.
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Sarah B
As someone new to Delhi, it's impressive to see the government actively supporting talent across fields—from sports to cinema with the IFFD. This holistic approach to culture and development is commendable.
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Vikram M
Good work, but the real test is sustainability. Will there be follow-up support for these athletes? Will the laptop scheme be annual? Hope this isn't just a one-time event for headlines. The promise must be long-term.
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Kavya N
Honouring 222 meritorious students is a great morale booster! It motivates not just them, but thousands of others to study hard. Education is the real foundation of a developed India. More such events, please! ✨

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