TFP Bureau, Raipur, July 19, 2025: Chhattisgarh is gearing up for a transformative phase in sports with Olympic gold medallist shooter Shri Abhinav Bindra’s visit to meet Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. The two leaders discussed comprehensive initiatives to enhance sports infrastructure, athlete development, and welfare across the state.
Chief Minister Sai warmly received Shri Bindra and expressed appreciation for his efforts to strengthen India’s sporting future. The meeting focused on introducing Olympic Value Education, Sports Injury Recovery, and Sports Science programs in Chhattisgarh, aimed especially at nurturing talent from tribal regions.
Shri Bindra outlined his foundation’s free nationwide athlete support programs and proposed launching similar initiatives in Chhattisgarh. The Olympic Value Education will instill principles of excellence, respect, and friendship among schoolchildren. The Sports Injury Recovery program plans to offer free surgeries and rehabilitation through a network of 30 specialist doctors, addressing one of the biggest hurdles for athletes. Additionally, a Sports Science program will focus on data-driven training, scientific talent identification, and technology-enabled skill enhancement.
Chief Minister Sai highlighted ongoing efforts including two archery academies being set up in Raipur and Jashpur with NTPC collaboration at a cost of Rs 60 crore. He noted the participation of over 1.65 lakh athletes in the recent Bastar Olympics and reaffirmed the state’s incentive scheme rewarding Olympic medalists with up to Rs 3 crore for gold.
Also present at the meeting were Sports Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma, Chhattisgarh Youth Commission Chairman Shri Vishwajeet Singh Tomar, Sports Secretary Shri Yashwant Kumar, Sports Director Smt. Tanuja Salam, and Dr. Digpal Ranawat.
This partnership aims to empower Chhattisgarh’s sporting talent by combining grassroots values, scientific training, and comprehensive athlete care to build a brighter future in sports.
