Delhi government to improve sports infrastructure in all schools

Updated on: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Education minister Kiran Walia said, Delhi government will soon improve sports infrastructure in all its schools to provide better facilities to students interested in pursuing sports as a career.

The Minister said she will also push for giving pension to Arjun and Dronacharya award winners from the city by the Delhi government.

Walia was speaking after inaugurating the All India Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup tournament in Bawana.

"We will promote sports activities in all the schools to ensure better facilities to the students who wish to make a career in sports," she said.

A host of competitions including basketball, badminton, judo and wrestling are being held as part of the three-day event. 

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