Kiren Rijiju reveals that the government will start 1000 Khelo India centers to help retired athletes
The Bharat Express News
, Dec 8, 2020
Union Youth and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday that the government had made various policy changes and taken initiatives to encourage and support athletes and the sports community even after retirement. Addressing the 10th World Sports Summit, TURF 2020, hosted by FICCI, Rijiju said: "We are also starting 1000 small centers in Khelo India across the country which will help retired sportspeople find jobs or play. a role in shaping the country’s sports culture."
"When an athlete suffers it discourages generations. The government also ensures that prize money, government financial support flows uninterruptedly to athletes and designated beneficiaries."
The Sports Minister noted that India has huge potential when it comes to sports, but the potential on its own is meaningless if not used and channeled in the right way.
"We have to make citizens pro-sports and pro-fitness; we cannot talk about a prosperous India with unfit citizens. We cannot talk about a sports culture without first creating success in the arena. sporty," said Rijiju.
He urged industry, businesses and businesses to join government in helping to create an obsessive sports society.
"There is no lack of government support, but we are not a sporting country. Government efforts alone are never enough. It is the efforts of the people, the participation of the people that will define the success of sport," said the Minister of Sports.
"Even if 2% of the Indian population watch a sport, whether in stadiums or on television, it will make the game popular and bring money for its development. We need to make the sport big. industry in India. It can be a huge contributor to the economy of the country," Rijiju said.
In addition, the Minister of Sports said that the Khelo India and Fit India movements are in full swing.
"Even during the pandemic, we have not stopped activities. Mechanisms using digital technologies have been created to help athletes gain knowledge and continue training," said Rijiju.
"I have set myself the goal of placing India in the top 10 medal-winning nations at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. For this effort, we have initiated various policy changes," he added.
Speaking at the event, Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Minister, Department of Sports and Youth, Technical Education, Skills Development and Employment, Government of Madhya Pradesh, said departments of The state of sports can also be agents of change.
"A very good example of this is that at the last Olympic Games in Rio half of the women’s hockey team was from the state. It shows that if you have a suitable coach, you give it independence. , the proper infrastructure, and the sports facilities he or she can do wonders," said Scindia.
Also Read
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate 10th Global Sports Summit - 'FICCI TURF 2020'
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres across country to help retired sportspersons with employment: Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
FICCI global sports summit to be held on December 8, 9
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate 10th Global Sports Summit - 'FICCI TURF 2020'
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate Global Sports Summit FICCI Turf 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate Global Sports Summit FICCI Turf 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Kiren Rijiju inaugurates FICCI Turf World Sports Summit 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Rijiju to deliver inaugural address at FICCI TURF 2020
Kiren Rijiju to inaugurate global sports summit FICCI Turf 2020
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt. to start 1000 Khelo India centres to help retired sportspersons: Kiren Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres, to employ retired sportspersons: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
FICCI launches 2-day 'Virtual FICCI TURF-2020' Global Sports summit
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres across country to help retired sportspersons with employment: Kiren Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to help retired sportspersons: Rijiju
MP surging ahead in sports: Minister
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India small centres to encourage sports culture in country
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to help retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Ahead of crucial BCCI AGM, stakeholders urge BCCI to expand IPL with caution
Kiren Rijiju reveals Government will start 1000 Khelo India Centres to help retired sportspersons
Sports Ministry announces new incentive structure to fund 500 private academies
The government will set up 1,000 'Khelo Bharat' centers to provide employment to retired players
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres across country to help retired athletes with employment: Kiren Rijiju
The government will open 1,000 'Khelo India' centers to provide employment to retired players
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt. to start 1000 Khelo India centres across country to help retired sportspersons with employment: Kiren Rijiju
Govt to start 1,000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju reveals Government will start 1000 Khelo India Centres to help retired sportspersons
Kiren Rijiju demands government to start 1000 Khelo India Center to help retired players
Kiren Rijiju Reveals Government will start 1000 Khelo India Centres to help retired Sportspersons
Kiren Rijiju reveals Government will start 1000 Khelo India Centres to help retired sportspersons
FICCI launches 2-day ‘Virtual FICCI TURF-2020' Global Sports summit
1000 Khelo India centres across country to help retired sportspersons Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju reveals government will start 1000 Khelo India centers to help retired sportspersons
Kiren Rijiju Reveals Government will start 1000 Khelo India Centres to help retired sportspersons
Govt to start out 1000 Khelo India centres to make use of retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju reveals government will start 1000 Khelo India centers to help retired sportspersons
Govt to begin 1000 Khelo India centres to make use of retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju reveals authorities will begin 1000 Khelo India centres to assist retired sportspersons
Kiren Rijiju reveals authorities will begin 1000 Khelo India centres to assist retired sportspersons
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to help retired sportspersons: Rijiju
1000 Khelo India centres to be set up across country to help retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju Reveals Government Will Start 1000 Khelo India Centres To Help Retired Sportspersons
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India small centres to encourage sports culture in country
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India small centres to employ retired sportspersons: Rijiju
Govt to set up 1000 Khelo India centres to help retired sportspersons: Kiren Rijiju at FICCI TURF 2020
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising sports, says Rijiju
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
FICCI presents India Sports Awards 2020
Assam named best sports promoting State
Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising sports, says Rijiju
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan Bag Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Rani Rampal, Saurabh Chaudhary Win Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Elavenil and Bajrang named the year’s best
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan honoured at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Fantasy Sports is integral to sports growth in India
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Elavenil Valarivan and Bajrang Punia Bag FICCI's Sportsperson Of The Year Award
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan Bag Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Tata Steel wins "Best Organisation Contributing in Sports Through CSR" at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres across country to help retired sportspersons with employment: Kiren Rijiju
Government to start 1000 Khelo India Centres to encourage sports culture
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan honoured at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Assam Bags Award for 'Best State Promoting Sports 2020'
Bajrang Punia, Shooter Elavenil Valarivan Bag Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan Bag Prime Honours at FICCI India Sports activities Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Fantasy Sports is Integral to Sports Growth in India
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising sports, says Rijiju
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag prime honours at FICCI India Sports activities Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag high honours at FICCI India Sports activities Awards
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India small centres to encourage sports culture in country
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Kiren Rijiju reveals 1,000 Khelo India centers to be launched for retired sportspersons
Govt. Will Start 1,000 Khelo India Centres To Help Retired Sports Persons
Tata Steel bags FICCI India Sports Award
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
Govt to start 1000 Khelo India small centres to encourage sports culture in country
Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising sports, says Rijiju
FICCI announces MRIIRS as the 'Best University promoting Sports'
Government to start 1000 Khelo India small centres to encourage sports culture in the country
Madhya Pradesh is the best state that promotes sports
FICCI Sports Awards 2020: Tata Steel wins for CSR
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag most sensible honours at FICCI India Sports activities Awards
Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
FICCI Awards 2020: PCI awarded as Best National Sports Federation; Sundar & Simran Best Para athletes
Bajrang Punia and Elavenil Valarivan receive top honors at FICCI India Sports Awards
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Wrestler Bajrang Punia,shooter Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
Event:
TURF 2020: 10th Global Sports Summit - International Convention on Business of Sports & Fitness