Government announces 2% reservation for athletes in government jobs, 3% in Forest and Police departments

The government announced a 2% reservation for athletes in government jobs, and 3% in the Forest and Police departments. This order is the result of the Karnataka Olympic Association's (KOA) efforts over the last four years. KOA President and MLA Dr. K. Govindaraj welcomed the government's order, thanking Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy CM and Sports Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, former CM Siddaramaiah, and all officials.