Chennai : Based on the instructions of Minister of Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, the Director of the Tamil Nadu School Education Department K Arivoli, has suspended and ordered action against TN Principal Physical Education Inspector Gopalakrishnan for not providing 'correct' information about the participation of students in the national level sports competition.
As per sources in the Department of School Education, it is reported that the letter regarding the holding of national sports competitions for school students did not reach out properly. There was also confusion in the exchange of information. Meanwhile, 247 students were selected and advised to register online by May 29. Also, a letter was also sent from Lucknow on May 11.
Amid this, there was an allegation that no action was taken to select and send students from Tamil Nadu. Every year, funds will be allotted to school students to participate in national-level school sports competitions. It has also been revealed that the funds for this year have not been properly allocated, sources said. In these circumstances, the Director of School Education ordered action against the Principal Physical Education Inspector.
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Meanwhile, TN BJP leader Annamalai opposed this action by the government. In a tweet, he said that on June 5th, the Tamil Nadu BJP had raised a question about the TN school education department neglecting the State students by not selecting a team on behalf of TN to participate in the National Games for school students to be held in Delhi.
After it was reported in the media and after reminding the TN government again about it, the Minister of School Education did not bother about it for so many days and BJP leader Annamalai mentioned that the Minister of School Education should take full responsibility for this. The National Level Sports competitions include running, badminton, wrestling, cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, carrom, chess, football, gymnastics, hockey, kabaddi and shooting competitions and etc.
The government will also provide 190 marks for the gold medal-winning students, 160 marks for the silver medal-winning and 130 marks for winning the bronze medal. Also, 50 marks are awarded for participating in National Sports Competition for school students. This also helps them in sports quota admissions in higher education.
