The Haryana government has taken a significant step toward promoting women's sports by announcing the establishment of a dedicated Girls Kabaddi League. This initiative comes as a direct result of the impressive performance by Haryana's athletes in the recent Khelo India Games, where the state emerged as a dominant force.
Khelo India Success Sparks New League
During a high-level review meeting of the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini revealed that the state's remarkable achievement of winning 52 medals at the Khelo India Games served as the primary motivation for creating this specialized platform for female kabaddi players. The league aims to nurture young talent and provide structured competition opportunities for girls across the state.
Haryana athletes secured an impressive haul of 52 medals at the national sporting event, demonstrating the state's growing prowess in competitive sports. This outstanding performance has prompted the government to build upon this success by creating more targeted development programs.
Financial Boost for University Sports
In a parallel development that underscores the government's commitment to sports infrastructure, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak has been allocated a substantial grant of Rs 11 lakh for sports development. This financial injection is expected to enhance training facilities and support athletes at the university level.
The announcement was made during the same meeting where sports achievements and future plans were discussed. The grant to MDU represents a strategic investment in educational institutions as centers of sporting excellence, creating a pipeline from university competitions to state and national levels.
Comprehensive Sports Development Strategy
The state government's approach appears to be multi-faceted, targeting both grassroots development through the new kabaddi league and institutional support through university grants. This dual strategy aims to create a sustainable ecosystem for sports growth in Haryana.
Chief Minister Saini emphasized that the initiatives are part of a broader vision to establish Haryana as a leading sports hub in the country. The focus on kabaddi is particularly significant given the state's traditional strength in the sport and its potential for producing international-level athletes.
The Girls Kabaddi League is expected to be formally launched in the coming months, with detailed guidelines and participation criteria to be announced shortly. Sports authorities have been directed to work out the operational framework for the league to ensure its successful implementation.
