CM Siddaramaiah vows more funding for sports in Tumakuru district
Tumakuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that more funds would be allocated to the sports sector in Tumakuru district and expressed confidence that world-class sportspersons would emerge from the region.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Sports Meet 2025–26, organised in Tumakuru.
Emphasising the spirit of sportsmanship, the Chief Minister said that in sports, victory and defeat are secondary, while sportsmanship is paramount.
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He urged athletes to uphold discipline and values, stating that dedication, hard work and perseverance, along with proper training, are essential for achieving success in sports.
Siddaramaiah said the government is committed to encouraging sportspersons and has implemented reservation policies in government jobs to support them.
He noted that a 3 percent reservation has been provided in the police department, ranging from the post of constable to Deputy Superintendent of Police, while a 2 percent reservation is available across various government departments.
The Chief Minister added that sportspersons who have participated in or won medals at the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other national and international events are eligible for reservation benefits. Medal-winning athletes are also being encouraged through cash incentives, he said.
Acknowledging demands for improved sports infrastructure in the district, Siddaramaiah said there is a requirement for a hockey stadium and a world-class swimming pool in Tumakuru and assured that additional funds would be provided to strengthen sports facilities in the district.
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Trump says he ‘hasn’t even thought about’ continuing Iran ceasefire
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.
“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.
Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”
Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”
“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.
When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”
The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
