New Delhi, March 6 -- In a significant decision, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said the Centre has revised eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs and medal winners from the Khelo India Games - Youth, University, Para and Winter Games will be eligible for these jobs.

Thakur said in a post on X that the step is in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "robust sports ecosystem" and a significant stride in supporting athletes to make India a sporting superpower.

https://twitter.com/ianuragthakur/status/1765274847897366603

"Big announcement for Sportspersons! In keeping with our Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots ...