Patna, 12 February (ABN) A delegation of Sports Star ESS met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at 'Sankalp' auditorium located at Anne Marg today. During the meeting, the delegation informed the Chief Minister that Bihar has been selected as the best state for promoting sports in the Sports Star ESS Awards 2026. The delegation said that the Chief Minister's work for the development of sports in Bihar has been nationally acclaimed. The national jury team recognized Bihar's consistent progress in promoting sports at the national level. The award was presented by a renowned national jury, chaired by Sunil Gavaskar, and included prominent sports personalities such as Abhinav Bindra, Viswanathan Anand, Anjali Bhagwat, Aparna Popat, and MM. The Chief Minister thanked the delegation on behalf of the people of Bihar and expressed gratitude. On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Sports Minister Shriyasi Singh, and other senior officials and other members of the delegation were present.