On the occasion of National Sports Day, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari attended the programme held today at Nabanna Sabha Ghar.
A total of 218 meritorious sportspersons were honoured for their achievements in sports. Among them, 145 sportspersons were presented cash awards amounting to ₹4.315 crore through cheques. Hon’ble Chief Minister also symbolically handed over cheques to some of the successful sportspersons.