Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Uttarakhand hosted the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 in Haldwani, marking the first-ever international fencing event held in India. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the tournament on September 19, 2025, at Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium. The event attracted over 250 athletes, including 150 Indian competitors and participants from countries like Tajikistan, Syria, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia. The state government has launched major sports initiatives, including the first sports university and women’s sports college in Haldwani, investments in world-class infrastructure, and a sports quota in government jobs, signaling Uttarakhand’s emergence as a growing hub for athletic excellence.