Patna, July 24 -- The Bihar government on Friday distributed appointment letters to 19 international-level sportspersons and scholarships to 637 athletes under its 'Win Medals, Get Jobs' initiative aimed at promoting sports and rewarding excellence.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the distribution ceremony, organised by the Department of Sports During the event, he handed over appointment letters to 19 international-level athletes, including Indian cricketers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, and extended his congratulations to all the recipients.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Bihar had entered a new era for sports, where athletes demonstrating excellence would receive both recognition and secure government...