Bihar has received a big national honor in the field of sports. Bihar has been honored with the prestigious award of Best State Promoting Sports in the Sports Star Aces Awards 2026. Sports Minister of Bihar and officials of Bihar State Sports Authority received this award in a ceremony organized in Mumbai.

Bihar got a big national honor

Bihar’s achievements in the field of sports have received great recognition at the national level. Bihar has been selected for the Best State Promoting Sports Award at the Sports Star Access Awards 2026 held in Mumbai. On this occasion, Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh and Bihar State Sports Authority Director General Ravindran Shankaran received this prestigious award.

Sports Minister said it was a matter of pride

Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh said that it is a matter of great pride for him to receive this prestigious award. He said that this award to the famous sports magazine Sports Star is a source of inspiration for every player. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bihar government is making continuous efforts for the all-round development of sports and players. The result of this is that the sports structure in the state has become stronger and players are getting better opportunities.

The jury of veterans made the selection

Bihar State Sports Authority Director General Ravindran Shankaran said that Bihar has been selected for this award by the National Jury headed by veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. This jury included eminent sports personalities like Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand, shooter Anjali Bhagwat, badminton player Aparna Popat and hockey administrator M.M. Somaiya.

inspiration for players

He said that this award is a matter of pride for Bihar and will become a source of inspiration for the players, coaches and all the people associated with sports of the state. He also said that Bihar State Sports Authority will try to take the state to new heights of sports by performing better in the future and in the coming years, Bihar should again be brought to glory by winning this prestigious award.