Jharkhand

• 14 Oct 2023

Chief Minister Awarded Players and Coaches of Jharkhand

Why In News?

On October 12, 2023, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren gave awards to the players and coaches at a felicitation ceremony held at Harivansh Rai Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium in Khelgaon, Ranchi.

Key Points:

• Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that Sidho-Kanho youth sports club is being started to further strengthen the sports culture at the panchayat level. Each club will be given a grant of Rs 25,000 per year.
• The Chief Minister said that the Sahay Scheme has been started with the aim of motivating the youth towards a positive life by connecting them with sports in those areas which are affected by Naxalism. Last year, about 75,000 players participated in the Sahay competition. This year its scope will be increased from 5 districts to 7 districts.
• The Chief Minister said that for the first time in the country, Hockey India and the state government are organizing the Jharkhand Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy- 2023 from October 27 to November 5, 2023. In this, teams from 06 countries of Asia will participate. This is the first time that such a big competition is being organized in Jharkhand.
• The Chief Minister said that the Sports Department has also started the Johar Players Portal. This portal is the first such portal in the country, where data of sports and players will be collected, and all possible help will be provided to them. This portal will have complete details of players and coaches.
• Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Hafizul Hasan said that for the first time after the formation of the new sports policy in the state, the honor money has been distributed among the players and coaches. A sum of about Rs 5 crore has been awarded to 222 players and more than 48 coaches as prizes.