‘Merit On The Field’: Yogi Adityanath Highlights Positive Sporting Culture In Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated:October 08, 2026, 15:05 IST

Yogi Adityanath highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s new sporting culture since 2017, announcing appointment letters for 470 sportspersons selected in the Uttar Pradesh Police.

File image of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Source: PTI)

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has highlighted the positive sporting culture that has emerged in Uttar Pradesh since 2017, making the youth and citizens aware of the transformation.

He said, “Merit on the field, recognition for achievements and opportunities for talented sportspersons to serve the nation together represent the new sporting culture of the ‘New Uttar Pradesh’.”

The Chief Minister also spoke about the neglect of sportspersons before 2017 and the new sports policy introduced thereafter.

In a post on his social media account X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Taking this culture forward, appointment letters will be handed over today to a total of 470 sportspersons selected under the skilled sportsperson quota in the Uttar Pradesh Police. These include 43 Sub-Inspectors (Civil Police), 295 Constables (Civil Police) and 132 Constables (PAC).

The Chief Minister wrote that the opening of the doors to government service for sportspersons today reflects the transformation witnessed by Uttar Pradesh since 2017.

Before this, the sports quota was neglected, and recruitment was discussed more in terms of recommendations and influence than talent.

The Chief Minister said that the double-engine government has connected sporting talent with employment and a secure future.

As a result, more than 534 sportspersons have so far been directly recruited across various departments, while the recruitment process for another 866 sportspersons in the Uttar Pradesh Police is also progressing.

The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all the selected sportspersons for a bright and successful future.

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How many sportspersons are receiving appointment letters under the Uttar Pradesh Police quota?

A total of 470 sportspersons are receiving appointment letters under the skilled sportsperson quota in the Uttar Pradesh Police, comprising 43 Sub-Inspectors, 295 Civil Police Constables, and 132 PAC Constables.

How many sportspersons have been directly recruited across various departments in Uttar Pradesh so far?

More than 534 sportspersons have been directly recruited across various departments in Uttar Pradesh under the double-engine government, with the recruitment process for another 866 sportspersons in the UP Police also progressing.

What changes occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s sports recruitment policy after 2017?

Since 2017, Uttar Pradesh has eliminated the prior neglect and undue influence in sports recruitment by introducing a new sports policy that directly connects sporting talent with employment and secure career futures.

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