High-Level Meeting Held to Discuss Sports Calendar and Remuneration for Coaches and Players
Bhagalpur (Correspondent): With the objective of granting the silk city of Bhagalpur a distinct identity in the realm of sports alongside higher education, the administration of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) has initiated serious endeavors. Continuing in this direction, a highly significant meeting concerning the comprehensive development of sports at TMBU was convened on Thursday at the University's Sports Secretary Office. This meeting was jointly presided over by sports officials and senior functionaries of the university. The primary agenda of the meeting centered on outlining frameworks for upcoming sports sessions, reviewing the sports calendar, and improving the remuneration and facilities for players and coaches.
Review of Sports Calendar 2025-26 and Discussions on 2027 Vision
During the meeting, an accounting of sports events from the past and current sessions was presented at the outset:
Points of Review: The successes and shortcomings of inter-college competitions, inter-university tournaments, and various athletic disciplines organized under the 2025-26 sports calendar were discussed in detail.
Future Planning (2026-27): Several new proposals regarding the sports calendar for the upcoming 2026-27 session were passed. Consensus was reached on organizing a greater number of competitions at the local level, ensuring the participation of university teams in national-level events, and extending the duration of sports training camps.
Special Emphasis on Remuneration and Facilities for Players and Coaches
A lack of financial incentive and proper guidance is considered the greatest hurdle in the development of sports and athletes, to overcome which concrete steps were taken during the meeting:
Proposal to Revise Remuneration: Sports experts and officials participating in the meeting expressed concern that the allowances and stipends provided to coaches imparting sports training and players participating in competitions have been exceptionally low for a prolonged period. A proposal has been prepared to increase these, which will soon be submitted to the syndicate meeting for approval.
Incentives for Outstanding Players: Approval was also granted to provide special scholarships, kit allowances, and travel expenses at the university level to meritorious players and those winning medals at the national level, ensuring that financial distress does not hinder any talented athlete.
Development of Infrastructure and Rejuvenation of Sports Grounds
Improving the condition of sports grounds stands as the utmost priority for running sports activities smoothly:
Modernization of Sandis Compound and College Grounds: Discussions in the meeting focused on rectifying the dilapidated condition of sports grounds across various constituent colleges under TMBU. Relevant principals will be issued directives to ensure grass mowing, pitch maintenance, and the availability of gym equipment on the grounds.
Procurement of Sports Equipment: The university's sports department resolved to provide modern sports equipment (such as cricket kits, footballs, volleyballs, athletics equipment, etc.) to all colleges in a timely manner.
A Ray of Hope in the Sports Fraternity and Student Unions
A tremendous wave of enthusiasm has been witnessed among students and sports lovers in Bhagalpur following this university initiative:
Youth Reaction: Sports enthusiasts believe that if the university administration continues to work with similar promptness, students of TMBU will bring glory to Bhagalpur on national and international platforms in the days to come.
Discipline and Regular Practice: It was also decided in the meeting that sports practice should be conducted regularly across all colleges, and the organization of an annual sports meet must be made mandatory.
This high-level meeting convened at the Sports Secretary Office of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University serves as testimony to the fact that academics and athletics are now being accorded equal importance within educational institutions. If the steps taken toward reviewing the sports calendar, formulating new plans for 2026-27, and raising the remuneration of coaches and players materialize on the ground, this will prove to be a golden chapter in the sports history of Bhagalpur. This university endeavor will not only revive sports culture but also serve as a milestone in channeling youth energy in the right direction.
