The Uttar Pradeshs Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the prize distribution program of Sansad Khel-Khud Pratiyogita 2023 in Lucknow in which he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 879 development projects worth Rs 700 crore.Speaking on occasion, CM Yogi said that Indias strength and capability have been showcased at the Asian Games held in China.Notably, Indian athletes achieved a historic milestone by surpassing the century mark, securing 107 medals. Out of these, 25 percent medals were won by athletes hailing from Uttar Pradesh.#UPCM @myogiadityanath एवं केंद्रीय मंत्री श्रीमती @smritiirani जी ने आज जनपद अमेठी में सांसद खेल-कूद प्रतियोगिता के विजेता खिलाड़ियों को पुरस्कार वितरित किए। इस अवसर पर जनपद अमेठी से जुड़ीं ₹700 करोड़ की 879 विकास परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण/शिलान्यास भी किया गया। pic.twitter.com/8XqZZilwFz— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) October 13, 2023 During the event, Yogi said, “The UP player was initially lagging behind China in athletics but managed to clinch victory in the last 30 seconds. When questioned about her last-minute win, she said that it was possible because of the encouragement received from the Prime Minister and the programs initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government to support players. To get the job of DSP, it was necessary to win a gold medal”.“A reward of three crore and the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police awaits athletes winning gold medals. Whenever they will say, we will issue the appointment letters,” he added.He further congratulated MP Smriti Irani and 1.11 lakh players for participating in the grand event.CM Yogi said that, until today, events like this were just a dream. The Khelo India Khelo initiative by the Prime Minister Modi has been instrumental in motivating players and youth across the nation to prioritize fitness. This call has sparked a surge in sports competitions all over the country, a trend further reinforced by the Fit India Movement.During the event, Amethi MP and Union Minister Smriti Irani, Legislative Council member and BJP State President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, State Government Minister Dharampal Singh, Amethi in-charge and Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav, Minister of State Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh, North-East Delhi MP and actor Manoj Tiwari, District Panchayat President Rajesh Agrahari, MLAs Suresh Kumar Pasi, Ashok Kori, Legislative Council members Govind Narayan Shukla, Shailendra Pratap Singh etc. were present.CM Yogi Adityanath and Amethi MP Smriti Irani honored the first prize winners of various competitions. More than two dozen children received awards from the Chief Minister.(With ANI inputs)
