Coach masooduzzafar amin

District Panchayat Raj Officers: Welcoming the Uttar Pradesh Government’s decision to appoint India star Rinku Singh as the Regional Sports Officer, his coach Masooduzzafar Amin expressed gratitude and optimism, saying the move will inspire young cricketers to take up the sport while strengthening the overall sporting ecosystem in the state.

"The UP government has given him the job, and I thank the government for this. The decision will help young cricketers come into the sport and will motivate them to play. We have a lot of expectations from Rinku working as an officer, and he will strengthen the sport," Rinku Singh's coach told IANS.

Apart from Rinku Singh, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to give employment to six international medallists, including hockey player Rajkumar Pal, who was a member of India's bronze-winning team at the 2924 Olympics in Paris. Javelin thrower Ajit Singh and sprinter Simran will become District Panchayat Raj Officers. Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar will also become a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).