Centres of Excellence | 22 Feb 2025

Why in News? 

Haryana Sports Minister stated that the government is intensifying efforts to provide advanced sports facilities in the state, helping players excel in global events like the Olympics, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. 

 Key Points 

• Biometric Attendance System: 
  • The government will introduce a biometric attendance system to enhance transparency in sports nurseries across the state. 
  • The system will first be implemented at Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium in Panchkula and later expanded to other stadiums and schools with sports nurseries in Haryana. 
  • The initiative aims to ensure diet allowances are distributed only to eligible players. 
• Insurance Coverage for Players: 
  • The Sports Department will provide insurance coverage to players. 
  • This will ensure proper treatment in case of injuries during training or competitions. 
• Improvement of Sports Infrastructure: 
  • District-level and Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadiums at the block level will undergo maintenance and repairs. 
  • Efforts will focus on cleanliness and playground restoration to enhance sports facilities. 
  • The engineering wing of the Sports Department will be strengthened to ensure the timely construction of multipurpose halls and other facilities. 
• Establishment of Centres of Excellence: 
  • A wrestling centre of excellence will be set up in Sonipat, while a boxing centre of excellence will be established in Panipat. 
  • Both centres will include hostel facilities to help athletes focus on their training. 
  • A Banda Singh Bahadur Martial Arts School will be set up in Yamunanagar to promote martial arts training. 
• Monitoring and Accountability: 
  • The Director of Sports and Deputy Director have been instructed to visit districts, assess stadium conditions, and compile reports on necessary improvements. 
  • A list of negligent sports trainers will be created to ensure proper training standards. 
• Planning and Scheduling of Sports Events: 
  • Officials have been directed to prepare an annual sports calendar. 
  • Preparations for events should be made at least a month in advance in any district hosting competitions to avoid inconvenience for athletes.