The government has awarded cash prizes totalling ₹147.16 crore to 1,319 medal-winning athletes who brought recognition to the country and Haryana in various national and international competitions over the past two years. The financial rewards are intended to recognise their efforts, boost morale and encourage them to prepare for future competitions.
To strengthen sports development at the grassroots level, the state has established 2,000 sports nurseries across Haryana. Recognising that talent emerges from villages and towns, the initiative provides young children and emerging athletes with professional and scientific training from an early stage. The programme aims to help nurture talent for future international competitions.
Alongside grassroots training, the government has focused on upgrading sports infrastructure and improving access to advanced facilities. A total of ₹321 crore has been spent on the renovation and modernisation of sports grounds, stadiums and other infrastructure. Equipped with modern equipment and improved facilities, these complexes are intended to provide young people across the state with better opportunities to develop their sporting abilities.
The overall focus of Haryana's sports policies remains the comprehensive development of athletes, including employment opportunities, recognition and access to world-class training facilities. Continued support for players and investment in sports infrastructure have reinforced the state's emphasis on competitive sports.
Through cash incentives for medal winners, sports nurseries for emerging talent and infrastructure upgrades, the Haryana government has sought to strengthen the state's sporting ecosystem. Haryana has emerged as a major sporting centre in the country, with its athletes representing India internationally and bringing recognition to the national flag.
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