Committed Madhya Pradesh Government to Promote All Sports, Including Cricket – Minister Shri Sarang

Minister Shri Sarang said that this is the second time he has come to this sports ground in Gadarwara, and both times sports competitions have been held here. He added that the efforts of School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh are promoting school-level sports competitions in Madhya Pradesh. Minister Sarang stated that sports hold an extremely important place in any person's life. Sports teach discipline, restraint, dedication, and struggle. Through sports, a person can achieve success not only on the playing field but also in life. Highlighting the importance of sportsmanship, he said that in cricket, bowlers and batsmen are opponents on the field, but after the game, the same players behave amicably towards each other. That is true sportsmanship. This feeling should not be confined to the playing field alone; it must also be adopted in life. He mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message is that if you play, you will win, and to make the country fit, citizens must be fit. For this, it is essential to connect youths with sports and provide them better opportunities. Regarding cricket, Minister Sarang said that generally cricket does not receive the expected attention in sports departments, but given its popularity, the state government has taken the initiative to include it in sports activities. Cricket was included in the previous MP Sports Youth Games. Expressing his pleasure at the organization of the National Under-19 Cricket Competition, he welcomed players from various states to the land of Madhya Pradesh. He said that Minister Uday Pratap Singh is making special efforts in his area to make this competition successful. In addition to available resources, arrangements are being expanded to organize the competition at a better level. Minister Sarang encouraged the players to participate in the competition with full enthusiasm, discipline, and sportsmanship, and to shine the names of their state, country, parents, and mentors. Minister Uday Pratap Singh said that as a local representative, it is our responsibility to provide better facilities to players coming from all over the country for the National Under-19 Cricket Competition. For the players, quality food, good accommodation arrangements, and a safe environment should be ensured, so that they can participate in the competition with pleasure and until 17 November the event is conducted smoothly and successfully. He said that the successful organization of the competition involves the important role of administrative officials, staff, various departments, municipal council, social institutions, and local citizens. Together, let us ensure that players do not face any inconvenience. He said that wherever Minister Sarang has taken responsibility for a department, he has worked with full commitment and dedication.