Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 25-
The Punjab government has achieved exceptional milestones in the field of sports, making 2024 a memorable year for the state. A spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s Office revealed that the Chief Minister had envisioned to Punjab a front runner state in sports and fostered a sports culture by implementing a new sports policy in 2023. The results of this policy were evident in 2024.
The spokesperson added that out of 100 Indian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics, 19 were from Punjab, including 10 hockey players, six shooters, two athletes, and one golfer.
Highlighting the achievements, the spokesperson mentioned that the Indian hockey team made history by winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, with eight players from Punjab. Each of these players was awarded 1 crore. Two reserve players received 15 lakh each. Other Olympians and Paralympians from Punjab also received 15 lakh each. In a significant step, 11 prominent athletes were offered government jobs in Punjab, with nine hockey players (four as PCS officers and five as DSPs), one athlete, and one cricketer being appointed.