In a commendable move to honour sporting excellence, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday announced a state government job for National Games bronze medalist Pynshngain Kurbah as a recognition of her achievement. Kurbah won bronze in canoeing in the ongoing 38th edition of the National Games in Uttarakhand.
"I have one good news for you. I want to tell you that when you come back here, we will be working towards getting a government job for you so that you have security in the future because you have done us proud," the CM said in a video call to Kurbah. "You deserve it and you be an example for other young kids to strive to get a medal in the National Games, Asian Games and the Olympics," he added.
According to the Chief Minister, Kurbah's government job security comes after the state government passed a state sports policy rewarding National Games, Asian Games and Olympic medallists with government jobs. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Indra Sharma won a silver medal in the men's canoe slalom, increasing the medal tally to two.
"Meghalaya's rise in watersports is a great example of athletes and administration working together with the support of the state!" Meghalaya Olympics Association general secretary Finely Pariat said. A contingent of 25 sportspersons from the state are participating in the National Games.
(With PTI inputs)
