Rinku Singh appointed Regional Sports Officer: Salary, role and key details explained
Rinku Singh received a dual honor, being appointed vice-captain of KKR for IPL 2026 and then appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh Government. CM Yogi Adityanath presented him with the appointment letter, highlighting UP's commitment to prioritizing athletes in government service. This new role will see Rinku shaping the future of sports in Uttar Pradesh.
NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh enjoyed a double bonanza on Tuesday. First, he was handed the vice-captaincy of the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 season, and then he was appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh Government. He was handed the appointment letter for the post by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Rinku has been a key performer for KKR, thanks to his explosive batting and stupendous fielding. He was also part of the victorious India team that won the 2026 T20 World Cup. India defeated New Zealand national cricket team in the title clash in Ahmedabad to lift their third T20 World Cup title, having previously won it in 2007 and 2024.
Praising Rinku, CM Yogi said: "UP is the first state in the country to give athletes priority in government service. So far, we have provided appointment letters to over 500 athletes for various police positions... For his performance in cricket and the Asian Games, Rinku Singh has been given an appointment letter as a Regional Sports Officer.
He is already a part of a camp (KKR camp in the IPL), so he has gone there. Many other players have also got appointment letters here today. " Apart from Rinku, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to give employment to six international medallists, including hockey player Rajkumar Pal, javelin thrower Ajit Singh, sprinter Simran, and Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar.