SPORTS IN Haryana was the focus of attention on Tuesday, day one of the Pravasi Haryana Divas event, with dignitaries lauding the achievements of sportspersons from Haryana, while also emphasising the need to ensure better facilities and opportunities in the area so that sportspersons can meet their potential and “nurture their sporting talent”. Taking to the podium on the first day of the two day event being held at Gurgaon’s Kingdom of Dreams, former Captain of the Indian cricket team, Kapil Dev, said that he believes “Haryana is the life of Hindustan” because it is a land where sportspersons are held in high esteem. “We are very proud of our sportspersons. Can a country of 125 crore be happy with two, three or four medals (in the Olympics) or should we be dreaming of 100 such medals and working towards that goal?” asked Goyal. The Pravasi Haryana Divas, organised by the Government of Haryana along with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) looks to recognize the achievements of people who hail from the state but are settled outside it, and also looks to draw attention to avenues for investment in Haryana.

Source: Indian Express January 10, 2017 23:56 UTC