Rinku Singh continues to earn recognition beyond the cricket field, as the rising star recently thanked the Uttar Pradesh government and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for appointing him as a Regional Sports Officer under the sports quota. The move highlights the state’s effort to honour sporting excellence while encouraging athletes to contribute to grassroots development.
In a video shared online, Rinku Singh expressed his appreciation, saying, “I thank the Uttar Pradesh government and Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for appointing me to the post of Regional Sports Officer.” He also acknowledged the financial assistance of ₹3 crore, calling it a significant gesture of support in his journey.
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The left-hander, however, could not attend the official appointment ceremony held in Lucknow due to his commitments with the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Addressing this, he said, “Due to my commitment to KKR, I wasn’t able to attend the appointment ceremony.”
🚨 RINKU SINGH THANKS UP GOVERNMENT 🚨
Rinku Singh expresses gratitude to Yogi Adityanath for Regional Sports Officer role 🙏
Thanks for ₹3 Crore honor after Asian Games achievement 💰🇮🇳
Kolkata Knight Riders star promises to collect joining letter soon and seek blessings 💜 pic.twitter.com/2eNsH8LKVH
— Puneet Awasthi (@PuneetA77622712) March 26, 2026
Rinku Singh further added, “I will soon receive my letter from CM Yogi and seek his blessings.” His intention to personally visit Lucknow reflects his grounded nature despite his growing stature in Indian cricket.
According to sports officials, Rinku Singh will assume his duties once his cricketing schedule allows, with responsibilities designed to complement his professional career. This flexibility ensures he can continue representing India while contributing administratively.
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Recently part of India’s triumphant ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad, Rinku also showed immense mental strength during the tournament. After the unfortunate demise of his father, he briefly returned to Aligarh for the last rites before rejoining the team. Off the field, his engagement to Priya Saroj has also kept him in the spotlight, adding a personal dimension to his growing public profile.
