Andhra Pradesh plans to boost sports policy with rewards for athletes
Andhra Pradesh is pushing to strengthen sports in the state by enhancing incentives for medallists and Olympians. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced cash prize hikes for medallists from the state across all international competitions.
In Short
- Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu aims to establish the best sports policy in India
- Cash incentives for Olympic medallists will increase significantly, boosting athlete recognition
- The sports employment quota will also rise from 2% to 3%
Andhra Pradesh is pushing to strengthen sports in the state with new incentives for medallists and Olympians. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has pledged to establish the state’s sports policy as the best in the country. During a review meeting at the State Secretariat, he emphasised the importance of providing adequate incentives to motivate athletes and ensure they receive the recognition they deserve.