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Delhi Unveils Plan to Build Sports Grounds and Multipurpose Auditoriums in Government Schools

Officials will map sites across 799 campuses under a blueprint ordered by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

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According to officials, the collaboration is intended to bridge the gap between academic education and athletic development by ensuring that children receive professional, discipline-based coaching within their school environment. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • The government will sign MoUs with reputed sports academies to deliver structured training in cricket, football, boxing, taekwondo, swimming and other disciplines.
  • The initiative aims to provide professional coaching from an early age to develop a pipeline of athletes for national and international competition.
  • Rural campuses will be prioritized for new facilities, with space‑constrained schools set to get multipurpose auditoriums or mini arenas.
  • Feasibility studies are underway for adding swimming pools in select schools to support aquatic sports training.
  • The Chief Minister pledged adequate funding and speedy rollout, citing Olympic medal awards of Rs 7 crore for gold, Rs 5 crore for silver and Rs 3 crore for bronze, along with financial aid and government jobs for promising athletes.