{"id":6741,"date":"2025-09-27T14:09:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T14:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6741"},"modified":"2025-09-27T14:09:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T14:09:34","slug":"himachal-pradesh-emerging-as-khel-bhoomi-government-building-world-class-sports-infrastructure-to-empower-future-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6741","title":{"rendered":"Himachal Pradesh Emerging as \u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019: Government Building World-Class Sports Infrastructure to Empower Future Champions."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>Himachal Pradesh Emerging as \u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019: Government Building World-Class Sports Infrastructure to Empower Future Champions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Shimla:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Himachal Pradesh is undergoing a dynamic transformation, emerging as a new hub of sporting excellence \u2014 aptly earning the title <em>\u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019<\/em>. With a vision to nurture athletic talent and build an inclusive sports ecosystem, the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, is investing heavily in world-class infrastructure and athlete welfare. This strategic push marks a new era for sports in the hill state.<\/p>\n<p>At the centre of this transformation is the construction of a <strong>state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports complex in Kharedi, Nadaun (Hamirpur district)<\/strong>, with a proposed investment of <strong>Rs. 65 crore<\/strong>. The upcoming facility will feature an eight-lane swimming pool, an Olympic-standard shooting range, arenas for wrestling and boxing, Kabaddi and yoga centres, and world-class provisions for table tennis and badminton. This landmark project is expected to shape the future of budding athletes across Himachal.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized that the government\u2019s commitment goes far beyond infrastructure \u2014 it is about <em>empowering youth to dream big and compete globally<\/em>. For the first time in the state, participation certificates issued by recognized sports bodies are now officially recognized for academic purposes. Schools have been instructed to mark participating students on <em>\u2018special leave\u2019<\/em> instead of absent, in line with SGFI norms. \u201cIt must be ensured that students are not marked absent but granted special leave in attendance registers,\u201d the Chief Minister directed.<\/p>\n<p>The government\u2019s vision includes not only flagship projects but also grassroots initiatives. A <strong>100-bed sports hostel<\/strong> will be established this year at <strong>Luhnu, Bilaspur<\/strong>, while major upgrades are being carried out at the <strong>Rajiv Gandhi Multi-Purpose Stadium in Katasani, Shimla<\/strong>. <strong>Indoor stadiums<\/strong> are under construction in <strong>Solan<\/strong>, and modern sports infrastructure is also being developed in <strong>Reckong Peo, Haroli, and Jaisinghpur<\/strong>. Additionally, <strong>synthetic tracks and field training centres<\/strong> are being built in <strong>Hamirpur<\/strong> and <strong>Sujanpur<\/strong> to provide high-performance training environments.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the critical role of <strong>nutrition and financial support<\/strong>, the state has enhanced daily <strong>diet allowances<\/strong> for sportspersons. Athletes at the primary level now receive Rs. 250 per day during state-level events, Rs. 400 at higher levels, and Rs. 500 during out-of-state competitions. Hostel athletes receive Rs. 250\u2013400 per day depending on their location. So far, <strong>Rs. 76.98 lakh<\/strong> has been distributed to <strong>421 athletes<\/strong> as diet money, while <strong>Rs. 6.01 lakh<\/strong> has supported the travel of <strong>235 athletes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To further motivate athletes, the government has substantially <strong>increased prize money<\/strong>. A total of <strong>Rs. 14.77 crore<\/strong> has been awarded to <strong>21 International medallists<\/strong>, while other high-performing sportspersons received <strong>Rs. 44 lakh<\/strong>. These steps reflect the government\u2019s unwavering resolve to not only celebrate success but also support athletes throughout their journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHimachal is not just building sports infrastructure; it is preparing champions,\u201d said CM Sukhu. Through strategic investment, inclusive policies, and a deep commitment to athlete welfare, Himachal Pradesh is redefining its identity as a powerhouse of sporting talent on the national stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh Emerging as \u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019: Government Building World-Class Sports Infrastructure to Empower Future Champions.\u00a0 &nbsp; Shimla: &nbsp; Himachal Pradesh is undergoing a dynamic transformation, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6741><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6662,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-himachal-news","category-latest-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Himachal Pradesh Emerging as \u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019: Government Building World-Class Sports Infrastructure to Empower Future Champions. - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6741\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Himachal Pradesh Emerging as \u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019: Government Building World-Class Sports Infrastructure to Empower Future Champions. - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Himachal Pradesh Emerging as \u2018Khel Bhoomi\u2019: Government Building World-Class Sports Infrastructure to Empower Future Champions.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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