New Delhi, July 27 -- Wrestler and Olympic medalist Ravi Dahiya has lauded the Delhi government's newly introduced sports policy, calling it highly beneficial for athletes.

The policy aims to create a comprehensive support system for athletes representing Delhi at national and international levels, offering financial assistance, medical benefits, insurance, and job security.

"Firstly, I would like to thank the Delhi government for the way they approved this policy. Under this policy, players will receive insurance, training funds and other benefits. I have never seen anything this beneficial for the players," Dahiya told ANI.

Paralympic medalist Sharad Kumar said that while many of the schemes resemble central government initiatives, D...