Uttarakhand prepares for 38th National Games; 1,200 sports volunteers on duty
Uttarakhand is preparing to host the 38th National Games with over 3,500 volunteers playing key roles in logistics and sports management. Read on to know how these volunteers are set to make the event a success and boost sports development in the state.
Uttarakhand government is gearing up to host the 38th National Games, commencing on January 28th. With the focus on deploying 1,200 specialised sports volunteers, approximately 2,300 general volunteers are currently being selected. The specialised volunteers, provided by the National Federation of Sports in India, bring a wealth of experience from national and international competitions.
With over 30,000 individuals having registered, the recruitment process for general volunteers is currently underway. Candidates who are undergoing online training will selected based on the online examination results. While general volunteers will be responsible for managing logistics, such as parking and transportation, the specialised sports volunteers will focus on the core of sports management.
According to Prashant Arya, Additional Chief Executive Officer of the National Games Secretariat, specialised sports volunteers will dedicate themselves to work alongside general volunteers, with both groups stationed at various locations.
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The key details of Specialized Sports Volunteers
- The National Federation Sports of India provides specialised sports volunteers with a background in sports and experience in national and international competitions.
- Specialised sports volunteers will be separate from the general classification, however, they need to undergo training in etiquette and behaviour like general volunteers.
- Prateek Joshi, who oversees volunteer-related activities, confirms that specialised sports volunteers will receive a daily honorarium of Rs. 1,000 while general volunteers will receive Rs. 500.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed that Uttarakhand is all set to host the 38th National Games. He highlighted that it's a proud moment for the state with people from all sections of society eagerly contributing to the event. This grand celebration of sports is expected to significantly boost sports development in the state.