CM Naib Singh Saini on Vinesh Phogat: Olympian and former wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be given a cash prize of Rs 4 crore by the Haryana government and a plot under the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HSVP). Regarding this, on Saturday (April 12, 2025), the Chief Minister of the state Naib Singh Saini said, “There will be no shortage in the honor of Vinesh Phogat.”
What did the Chief Minister of Haryana say about Vinesh Phogat?
On the decision by the Haryana government to honor Vinesh Phogat, Chief Minister Saini said, “This is not a political issue.” Vinesh Phogat’s case was of international level and we said at that time that we would not allow any stains on Phogat’s honor. He is our hero and we will maintain his respect. The government is standing with Vinesh so that they are not disappointed.
‘Government job was offered’
Haryana government minister Gaurav Gautam said on Saturday, ‘Whatever promises Saini, the Chief Minister of the state, fulfills them. Vinesh Phogat was also offered a government job by the government, but he opted for cash reward and plot.
He said, ‘The youth of Haryana are progressing in the field of sports and they are being encouraged by the government. India will host the Olympics in 2036. In which the youth of Haryana have been given a target of bringing 36 medals.
‘The honor of the player’s hard work is a true victory’
On the announcement of the award, Vinesh Phogat posted on the social media platform ‘X’ and wrote, ‘The real victory occurs when the hard work of the athlete is respected.’ The public has given me a lot. Love, respect, belief, courage and determination. Now the time has come to repay all the debt. Given the responsibilities of a public representative and the struggles that I have been part, now my responsibilities are not just one player, but of thousands of dreams. Those who want to create their future in a safe environment through sports.
