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 significantly
to the overall development of individuals on Sunday. CM said
that sports have always been an integral 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 discipline 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 generations, 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 becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Water Resources
Minister Tulsiram Silawat, along with MLAs Ramesh Mendola,
Balwant, Ganesh Agrawal, Gopal Agrawal and Sunil, other pub
lic representatives and a large number of players were present
at the event. Outstanding athletes from various sports were also
honoured on the occasion.