Karnataka CM Assures Steps To Appoint PT Teachers In Every School
The government was committed to encouraging sporting talent from the village level to the Olympics: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the government would focus on appointing physical education teachers in every school to identify sporting talent among children and provide them with proper training.
Inaugurating the fifth Karnataka Mini Olympics at the Kanteerava Stadium, he said every school needed a physical education teacher to recognise children's sporting abilities and nurture them from an early age. The government would take steps towards filling these posts in the coming days, he said.
Shivakumar said the government was committed to encouraging sporting talent from the village level to the Olympics. “There were complaints that sports activities were not receiving adequate attention at the pre-university (PU) level, which should not be allowed to continue. Sports should be given priority at both school and PU levels,” he said.
Shivakumar went down memory lane and recalled his school and college days.
“I had won the championship at sports competitions for three consecutive years during high school and had received recognition from the then Governor. I was also actively involved in sports during his PU education,” the CM added.
Shivakumar said the government had launched Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas to identify and promote young talent in the 16-35 age group. The government would provide Rs. 10 lakh each to every gram panchayat and ward for the initiative, and urged youngsters to make proper use of the opportunity.
"There is no limit to the sky.
Our youth have the ability to achieve anything they aspire to. The future of the country lies in its students and young people. The government is ready to extend all possible assistance. You should work towards bringing honour to Karnataka," he said.
Advising students to balance sports and academics, he said participation in sports was as important as winning. Every child had talent and the ability to become a champion, while those who lost would have opportunities to win in the future.
"Do not become arrogant when you win or lose courage when you face defeat. Dream big and make continuous efforts with determination to turn those dreams into reality," he said.