Staff Reporter :
ADDRESSING the 7th National
Ranking Pickleball Tournament–2025
in Indore, the Chief Minister Dr.
Mohan Yadav said sports provide
direction to life and contribute sig
nificantly to the overall development
of individuals on Sunday. CM said
that sports have always been an inte
gral part of Indian culture and play a
vital role in shaping personality and
character. Dr Yadav said sports have been
included as an important part of the
school education curriculum, which
is reflected in strong performance of
players from Madhya Pradesh and
India in almost every sport. CM Dr Yadav urged athletes to
remain dedicated and give their best
in whichever sport they choose,
adding that consistent effort and dis
cipline are the keys to excellence.
Notably, Dr Yadav is also the patron
of the Madhya Pradesh State Olympic
Association. Referring to India’s rich heritage, the
Chief Minister said sports have been
deeply rooted in the country’s culture
since the Vedic period. He said Indian
athletes have often gone beyond their
times to earn global recognition.
Emphasising the role of sports in the
rebuilding of Madhya Pradesh, Dr
Yadav said players are helping create
a positive environment for future gen
erations, while also driving growth of
sports infrastructure across the State. Dr Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is
emerging as one of the fastest-growing states in terms of industrial development.
Rapid progress is being seen in
industries, micro, small and medium
enterprises, cottage and village industries, as well as agriculture and allied
sectors. He expressed confidence that
Madhya Pradesh will make a major
contribution to India’s goal of becom
ing the world’s third-largest econo
my. Water Resources Minister
Tulsiram Silawat, along with MLAs
Ramesh Mendola, Balwant, Ganesh
Agrawal, Gopal Agrawal and Sunil,
other public representatives and a
large number of players were present
at the event. Outstanding athletes
from various sports were also hon
oured on the occasion.