He said that the state government will likewise give our athletes every facility and resource needed to help them succeed both nationally and globally. At the Shiv Chhatrapati Krida Sankul in Balewadi, Pune, the Chief Minister was addressing a crowded audience after formally beginning the Maharashtra State Olympic Games.
In order to produce athletes of the highest caliber on the international stage, Mr. Shinde continued, the state must develop players at every level—village, district, taluka, and state—from an early age.
He also said that every athlete in the state is listed in a comprehensive database that is kept track of their advancement in the sports industry.
The government will offer enough money, according to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, to recruit foreign coaches and develop world-class infrastructure in the state. According to Mr. Fadnavis, India has established a unified and encouraging sports environment during the past 5–6 years thanks to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Players should benefit from the government's commitment to growing sports in the nation.
The Maharashtra Games will henceforth be held every two years, according to Maharashtra's Minister of Sports Girish Mahajan. Gold, silver, and bronze medal winners at the National Games will each earn cash prizes worth 50 lakh rupees, 30 lakh rupees, and 20 lakh rupees, respectively, he said.
Ajit Pawar, president of the Maharashtra Olympic Association, welcomed the return of the Games and asked the government to move up with the long-standing plan to construct an Olympic Bhavan in Balewadi.
The Maharashtra State Olympic Games, which are being held at nine venues throughout the state from January 2–12, feature 39 disciplines and over 10,000 participants and officials.
