Punjab To Name Roads, Schools After Olympic Winners

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has given his approval to the proposal and officials have been directed to initiate the process at the earliest, a state minister said.

Punjab School Education and Public Works Department Minister Vijay Inder Singla today said the state government has decided to name roads and schools after Olympic medal-winning players. Congratulating the Indian men's hockey team for their medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Games after 41 years, he said the players have made the country proud, and naming roads and schools after them would be a small token of appreciation. In an official statement, Inder Singla said Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has given his approval to the proposal and officials have been directed to initiate the process at the earliest. The roads connecting the residences and schools of the area of respective medal-winning players will be named after them to inspire the youth.