Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Himachal government will formulate new policy for the national level players, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday while addressing a contingent of state players heading to the 38th National Games being held in Uttarakhand.

The 200-member contingent will participate in the games scheduled from January 28 to February 14.

Sukhu said the state government has taken several initiatives to promote sports and players and basic sports infrastructure was being developed at the district level. Additionally, the prize money for a podium finish in International sports events have been significantly increased.

The CM emphasised his commitment to the welfare of players, highlighting that he himself was a sportspers...