Lucknow, 06 July (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath issued an open letter (Pati) to the state's citizens, encouraging

youth to participate in sports and urged parents to promote their children's

athletic abilities. He emphasized that sports promote discipline, encourage

collaboration, and steer youngsters away from vices such as narcotics.

Government initiatives and facilities:

Grassroots Development: Playgrounds are being constructed in every Gram

Panchayat, with little stadiums in each block.

Higher Education: Meerut's Major Dhyan Chand Sports University is fully

operating.

Divisional Goal: Sports colleges and centers of excellence will be constructed

in all 18 divisions of the state, providing sophisticated training facilities.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has written a letter to the

state, in which he has shared the changing sports culture of Uttar Pradesh and

the achievements of the players. The Chief Minister wrote in his letter that

the soil of the field teaches us not to win or lose, but to rise. Uttar Pradesh

is now moving towards becoming number one in sports, along with development.

The state's youth are bringing glory to Uttar Pradesh both nationally and

internationally with their talent and hard work. He clarified that champions

aren't made overnight, and sports culture doesn't develop overnight. Sports is

the ultimate vehicle for discipline, dedication, positive thinking, and team

spirit.

This sporting spirit will become the basis for success in

life and the creation of a developed Uttar Pradesh. The CM has appealed to

never stop the sporting talent of children, because sports is the biggest power

to protect against evils like drug addiction. Through the letter, the CM

informed that there is a special focus on skill development and modern

facilities for the players in the state. Sports grounds are being developed in

every Gram Panchayat and mini stadiums in every block. Modern stadiums are

being developed in every district and Major Dhyanchand Sports University is

ready in Meerut. CM Yogi announced that sports colleges and centers of

excellence will be established in all 18 divisions of the state. Players will

get world-class training, modern facilities and government jobs.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned in a post on X, “My

esteemed fellow citizens of the state, The playground is being adorned with

pride. The government is providing government jobs to honor players who have

excelled in their performance and to ensure their secure future. Today,

playgrounds are being developed in every gram panchayat, mini stadiums in every

block, and modern stadiums in every district. In Meerut, the Major Dhyan Chand

Sports University is ready. I would like to make a special appeal to parents

that they should never suppress their children's sporting talent. Sports not

only brings medals, but also serves as the most powerful shield to keep

children and youth away from evils like addiction. Children and youth should

make sports an integral part of their daily routine. For the youth, sports

today is also a means to turn their career dreams into reality. Only those who

play, bloom.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi