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Chhattisgarh CM pledges to propel state athletes onto national and international stage
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🗓 30 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced a focused drive to nurture sporting talent from Chhattisgarh and showcase it at national and global competitions.
Raipur, Aug 30 (News Riveting) – Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the state government will launch a comprehensive programme aimed at identifying and supporting promising athletes across Chhattisgarh. The initiative will include upgraded training facilities, scholarships, and exposure trips to national camps.
The CM emphasized that the goal is to create a pipeline that moves talent from grassroots clubs to senior national squads and eventually to global events such as the Asian Games and Olympics. He urged sports federations and private sponsors to partner with the government to expand opportunities.
The announcement follows a series of modest performances by Chhattisgarh athletes in recent national championships, prompting the administration to prioritize sports development as a pillar of the state's growth agenda.
The CM emphasized that the goal is to create a pipeline that moves talent from grassroots clubs to senior national squads and eventually to global events such as the Asian Games and Olympics. He urged sports federations and private sponsors to partner with the government to expand opportunities.
The announcement follows a series of modest performances by Chhattisgarh athletes in recent national championships, prompting the administration to prioritize sports development as a pillar of the state's growth agenda.