RUDRAPUR: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami awarded medals and congratulated to the winners of cycling competition held on 6 February at the Sports Stadium Velodrome in Rudrapur under the 38th National Games.
On the occasion, the CM watched the track cycling competition at the Shivalik Velodrome at Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium from the gallery. Later, he interacted with the players and also did cycling on the track. After this, the Chief Minister handed over the gold medal winner Services Sports Control Board, silver medal winner Punjab and bronze medal winner Rajasthan in the men’s team pursuit distance 4000 meters competition. He Also distributed to them Pahadi caps. He had lunch with the players and inquired from the players about the arrangements.
The Chief Minister stated that on 28 January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games from Dehradun. He said that there is an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the entire state since the day the games were inaugurated. About 20 thousand people are contributing directly and indirectly for the conduct of the competitions of this national game. He claimed that he is constantly taking updates from the officials on the arrangements of the competitions being held at various places in the state and is also personally visiting the arrangements. The concerned officials have been instructed to provide all possible facilities to the players.
CM mentioned said that the performance of the players of our state is also getting better, so far about 33 medals have been won by the players of Uttarakhand in various competitions. He stated that the players coming from all over the country are appreciating the velodrome built here. Multi-purpose halls have also been constructed at many places in the state. Malkhamb competition is to be held in Chakarpur of Khatima, rafting competition in Tanakpur. Sports competitions are being organized at 11 different places across the state, which is a great event in itself. He emphasised that the sports competitions being held in Uttarakhand will definitely act as an inspiration for the young players of our state and the players will make their bright future in the field of sports. The national game was inaugurated by the Prime Minister and will be concluded by Home Minister Amit Shah in Haldwani on 14 February, he reminded.
CM Dhami also inaugurated the Shotgun and Skeet competition at the 46th Battalion PAC by formally cutting the ribbon and performing Puja. He also did tap shooting with the shotgun. During this, he met the players and wished them all the best.
