Himachal Pradesh Prioritises Sports, 99 Athletes Receive Government Jobs

Last Updated:December 24, 2025, 23:27 IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu boosts sports with new jobs, incentives and a modern sports complex at Nadaun to empower youth.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File photo via X/@SukhuSukhvinder)

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday stated that his government prioritises the promotion of sports in the state by enhancing infrastructure and increasing incentives for athletes.

He mentioned that 99 players have been given government jobs since 2024 under the fixed three per cent sports quota.

In a statement, he highlighted the state’s significant investments in modern sports facilities and the provision of improved prize money, higher diet allowances, and guaranteed employment opportunities to encourage youth to pursue sports professionally.

The Chief Minister asserted that these initiatives are helping channel the energy of youth in a positive direction, promoting fitness and steering them away from social evils.

He added that better incentives and career security are motivating talented players to take up sports as a full-time profession.

Sukhu criticised the previous regime for neglecting the sports sector, stating that the current government is promoting sports activities on a large scale.

Over Rs 3.2 crore was spent on youth and sports activities in 2024, while Rs 4 crore is being spent during the current financial year. He emphasised that special attention is being given to the construction and maintenance of playgrounds and modern sports infrastructure across the state.

He informed that an indoor multipurpose sports complex is being constructed at Nadaun, his home assembly constituency, over an area of about 9,735 square metres at an estimated cost of Rs 112.49 crore.

The complex will feature a shooting range, swimming pool, gymnasium, multipurpose hall for wrestling, boxing and kabaddi, yoga hall, table tennis facilities, four badminton courts, volleyball and tennis courts, along with essential support facilities such as a cafeteria, waiting lounge, and office spaces, the statement added.

(With PTI Inputs)

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