Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has identified sports as a form of soft power to galvanise the state into a $1-trillion economy.
"Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, sports in India have witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade. The Khelo India initiative has been a key driver. 1,000 football-specific playgrounds are being established in the state," he said.
On September 2, the KD Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow hosted an exhibition match between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, a first in the state capital.
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