Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the closing ceremony of the Chief Minister’s Championship Trophy 2025-26 held in Nanurkheda on Wednesday. On this occasion, he presented the Dehradun district with the winner’s trophy and a cheque for Rs. 5 lakh.
The Chief Minister stated that this event is not merely the culmination of the competition, but a new beginning for a bright sporting future for Uttarakhand. Sports competitions have now become a powerful medium for recognizing hidden talent in villages and remote mountainous regions.
Prize money worth Rs. 11 crore directly deposited into players’ accounts
The Chief Minister stated that prize money worth Rs. 11 crore for this competition is being transferred directly to players’ accounts through DBT. He stated that sports have now become an important medium for public awareness in the state, and Uttarakhand is being established as a land of sports.
Sports Gained New Recognition Under the Prime Minister’s Leadership
The Chief Minister, citing the Khelo India and Fit India Movements spearheaded by Narendra Modi, said that these campaigns have reinvigorated the sports culture in the country, and India is achieving historic performances on international platforms.
Uttarakhand’s Outstanding Performance at the National Games
The Chief Minister said that the successful organization of the 38th National Games has strengthened the state’s identity.
- 103 medals for the first time
- 7th place at the national level
This achievement is a result of the state’s developing modern sports infrastructure.
Rapid Expansion of Sports Facilities
Sports Legacy Plan
- 23 Sports Academies to be Established in 8 Cities
- First Sports University
- Under Construction in Haldwani
Schemes for Athletes
- Chief Minister’s Sports Incentive Scheme
- Chief Minister’s Emerging Sportsperson Upgradation Scheme
➡ Monthly Scholarship
➡ Financial Assistance for Sports Equipment
Honorarium for Coaches Also Increased
The honorarium and incentives for coaches who train athletes have been increased.
4% Reservation for Athletes in Government Jobs
Medal winners in state-level competitions will receive 4% horizontal reservation on applications for government services.
Sports Talents Receiving Honors
Outstanding performers are being honored with:
- Uttarakhand Khel Ratna
- Himalaya Khel Ratna
- Dronacharya Award
1.62 Lakh Athletes Participated
Sports Minister Rekha Arya stated that over 162,000 athletes participated in the competitions, which began at the Nyaya Panchayat level on November 23, 2025, and 26 sports events were held.
She stated that such events will prepare athletes for future national, Commonwealth, and 2036 Olympic Games.
Present at the event were:
MLA Umesh Sharma Kau, Special Principal Secretary of Sports Amit Sinha, Sports Director Dr. Ashish Chauhan, Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal, CDO Abhinav Shah, and Sports Department officials.
