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Chief Minister Honors Athletes on National Sports Day
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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The chief minister presented awards to sportspersons during the National Sports Day ceremony, highlighting their contributions to Indian sports.
The chief minister presided over a ceremony marking National Sports Day, during which a number of athletes from the state were formally felicitated for their achievements. The event, organized by the state government, aimed to recognize the dedication of sportspersons across various disciplines.
In his address, the chief minister emphasized the role of sports in nation‑building and urged young people to take up athletic pursuits. He praised the awardees for their hard work and called for greater investment in sports infrastructure to nurture future talent.
The athletes, receiving certificates and mementos, expressed gratitude for the government's support and reiterated their commitment to excel at national and international levels. The ceremony concluded with a cultural program that celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship.
In his address, the chief minister emphasized the role of sports in nation‑building and urged young people to take up athletic pursuits. He praised the awardees for their hard work and called for greater investment in sports infrastructure to nurture future talent.
The athletes, receiving certificates and mementos, expressed gratitude for the government's support and reiterated their commitment to excel at national and international levels. The ceremony concluded with a cultural program that celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship.