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Bihar Junior Girls’ Hockey Shines Bright, Clinches Silver at Khelo India ASMITA Games! Patna and the entire state of Bihar are celebrating a remarkable achievement in sports, as the Bihar Junior Girls’ Hockey team secured a prestigious Silver Medal at the Junior East Zone Khelo India ASMITA Games held in Guwahati. This outstanding performance marks a significant milestone for women’s sports in the region and highlights the growing talent pool within Bihar. A Glimpse into Their Journey to Silver:

Bihar’s Sports Revolution: The 2026 Masterplan The Government of Bihar has set a “historic” expansion in motion for 2026, shifting the focus from mere recreation to high-performance excellence. With a significantly increased sports budget of ₹568 crore, the state is rolling out infrastructure and policies that rival national standards. 1. The Patna Sports City (Punpun) A flagship project under the Seven Resolves (Saat Nishchay-03) scheme, work is beginning on a world-class Sports City in the Punpun block of Patna. 2. Grassroots Infrastructure: “One School, One Sport” To ensure talent is identified early, the masterplan integrates sports into the daily life of students: 3. Athlete Support: “Medal Lao, Naukri Pao” The 2026 policy ensures that sports is a viable career path, not just a hobby: 4. Modernizing Heritage Venues While new cities are built, Patna’s legacy venues are getting a facelift: