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UP Varsities Must Nurture Youth for 2036 Olympic Glory, Says CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged universities and schools in the state to actively promote a sports culture to help India win numerous medals in the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics. He highlighted state initiatives, including providing government jobs to over 500 medal winners and distributing thousands of sports kits. The CM announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for any athlete from UP who qualifies for the Olympics. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and initiatives like 'Khelo India' for fostering a new sports culture in the country since 2014.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Urges UP Universities to Prep Youth for 2036 Olympics

  • State push for 2036 Olympics bid
  • Over 500 medal winners given govt jobs
  • Rs 10 lakh aid for UP Olympians
  • New sports culture since 2014
  • 'Khelo India' hailed as milestone
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UP varsities must nurture youth to win medals in 2036 Olympics: CM Yogi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls on state universities to foster sports culture, aiming for medals in 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics.

"we must begin preparing today to win a handsome number of medals - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, Jan 16

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called upon universities and schools in the state to promote sports culture and help the country win a large number of medals in the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics.

Inaugurating the East Zone Inter-University Women's Basketball Championship at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, the Chief Minister said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is preparing to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympics, and we must begin preparing today to win a handsome number of medals in that event."

Highlighting the state government's efforts to promote sportspersons, he said more than 500 medal winners have been given government jobs in various departments, and over 96,000 sports kits have been distributed to youth at the district level.

Sharing details of encouragement of medal winners with awards, he said, "Now, not only the Union government but also state governments provide awards to athletes who win medals in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, or World Championships."

"In Uttar Pradesh, our government provides special support to young athletes from the state. If a youth from Uttar Pradesh qualifies for the Olympics and participates in the team, we provide them with financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to support their participation," he said.

Chief Minister Yogi said, "There is visible enthusiasm here to promote sports. I believe that when we talk about sports, over the past 11 years, we have witnessed the birth of a new sports culture in the country."

"Before 2014, sports and athletic competitions were not a priority on the government's agenda. People felt that there was no focus on this area, and often it was neglected," he said.

He hailed PM Modi's initiatives like 'Khelo India', 'Fit India Movement' and 'Khelo MP Youth Games' as milestones in taking the country towards becoming a sports superpower.

The Chief Minister said sports not only keep the body and mind healthy but also serve as a foundation to build a strong nation.

He also recalled how sages under Indian tradition followed discipline and pursued physical activities to lead a healthy life and maintain a fit body.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on sports, but I hope this isn't just talk. We need to see actual world-class sports facilities built in colleges, not just kits distributed. The real test is whether a basketball player from Gorakhpur University can compete internationally in 2036.
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Aman W
Khelo India has definitely changed the game in my district. My younger cousin got selected for a state-level athletics camp because of it. If this momentum continues with government jobs for medal winners, parents will finally support sports as a career. Bahut accha initiative hai!
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Sarah B
While the goal is admirable, I respectfully disagree with the political narrative that nothing happened before 2014. Indian athletes have always shown passion. The focus should be on consistent, long-term policy beyond any single government's term. Let's build on all past efforts.
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Vikram M
Hosting 2036 Olympics would be a matter of national pride! But winning medals is more important. We need to identify talent in rural UP and give them the same facilities as cities. The sports culture has to reach the grassroots, not just universities.
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Nisha Z
Promoting women's basketball specifically is so encouraging! 👏 As a former college athlete, I know how hard it is for girls to get support. Government jobs for medal winners will be a huge motivation for families to let their daughters pursue sports seriously.

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