Overview

• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told athletes on Saturday that prize money has been raised and top performers at the Olympics, Asian, Commonwealth and National Games will receive multi-crore awards alongside government appointments.
• Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said a dedicated Department of Sports and Youth Affairs will be created in Delhi to focus on players and youth needs.
• Officials promised opportunities for athletes to be appointed to Grade A, B and C government jobs, supported by a new talent search across schools and colleges.
• Dilapidated stadiums will be renovated and new sports complexes, stadiums and mini grounds are planned to expand access across urban and rural parts of the capital.
• The government referenced the Khelo India initiative and the National Sports Governance Act 2025, highlighted the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana’s large cash incentives, and emphasized support for traditional sports such as kushti.