Mysuru-based golfer Pranavi Urs, who won golf at the won Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist KS Shilpa were felicitated during the launch of Dasara sports meet by DCM G Parameshwara on Sunday
This year, competitions are being conducted in 31 disciplines. Govt has announced a 2% reservation for sportspersons in govt jobs, with recruitment opportunities already available in the police and excise departments. The minister assured Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Shilpa KS that she would receive the revised cash award of Rs 50 lakh for her bronze medal. Karnataka Olympic Association president and MLC K Govindaraj urged the govt to provide 25% attendance and 5% grace marks to students selected for national and international sporting events, enabling them to balance academics and sports.
Speaking after inaugurating the four-day state-level Dasara sports meet, he said the event, which began as part of the Navaratri festivities, had evolved into a major sporting festival. Athletes winning medals at national and international competitions are also eligible for financial incentives, Parameshwara, who holds the sports portfolio, said. Efforts are under way to extend these opportunities to other departments.
Mysuru: The state govt is committed to encouraging sports by providing employment opportunities, financial incentives and better infrastructure for athletes, deputy chief minister G Parameshwara said on Sunday.