Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Chandigarh Celebrates Athletes, Opens New Sports Facilities
Imagine a big sports day in Chandigarh!
A top government official came to celebrate amazing athletes and open new sports places.
He promised more help to make Chandigarh's sports even better.
They gave out money to help the athletes with their training.
The city also started the plan for a big running race next year.
Plus, they signed an agreement to help kids learn sports in schools.
Everyone is excited to see the athletes from Chandigarh shine at the Olympics!
Union Minister inaugurated sports infrastructure projects.
Athletes were honored with cash awards and scholarships.
Chandigarh is the first city to distribute nearly Rs 20 crore in scholarships.
An MoU was signed between the Department of Education and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust.
The Chandigarh Marathon 2025 logo was unveiled.
- Who
- Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria
- What
- Union minister inaugurated sports infrastructure and felicitated athletes
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To honor athletes and enhance sports infrastructure in Chandigarh.
- Event
- Felicitation Ceremony & Infrastructure Inauguration
- Key Attendees
- Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Gulab Chand Kataria
- Scholarships Distributed
- Rs 1.32 crore to 320 athletes
- Award Money
- Rs 5.67 crore to 448 athletes
- Infrastructure Projects
- Chess centers, snooker hall, Chandigarh Marathon 2025 logo unveiled
- MoU Signed
- Department of Education and Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust