Published on: April 29, 2025
By: [BTI]
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In a significant stride toward enhancing sports infrastructure, Rajnandgaon—fondly known as Sanskardhani—is poised to receive its first-ever synthetic athletics track. The initiative, driven by the persistent efforts of Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker and local MLA Dr. Raman Singh, marks a major milestone in the city’s sporting journey.
The synthetic track, to be developed at a cost of several crores, has received formal approval from the state government under the central government’s Khelo India scheme. This development is expected to revolutionize athletics training and competition in the region.
On Sunday, Mayor Mr. Madhusudan Yadav, accompanied by Municipal Commissioner Mr. Atul Vishwakarma, State Vice President and District Secretary of the Athletics Association Mr. Ranvijay Pratap Singh, Municipal President Mr. Topendra Singh Paras Verma, and other civic and departmental officials, visited the proposed site behind the Nagar Sena office at Dhaba to inspect the government land allocated for the project.
Speaking to the media, Mayor Yadav highlighted the achievements of Rajnandgaon’s athletes at both national and international levels. He recalled that during Dr. Raman Singh’s tenure as Chief Minister, the city saw the renovation of the Astroturf hockey ground and the stadium, which significantly boosted the sports ecosystem. The approval for the athletics track, he noted, was secured following Dr. Singh’s recent discussions with Union Sports Minister Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Municipal Commissioner Mr. Vishwakarma stated that approximately 10 acres of land will be required for the synthetic track. Following site finalization, the design will be developed with support from technical experts and architects, adhering to athlete-centric and international standards.
Mr. Ranvijay Pratap Singh, Vice President of the State Athletics Association, mentioned that an earlier proposal had aimed to build the track at Digvijay Stadium. However, due to space constraints and existing sports activities there, a new location is now being finalized.
Mayor Yadav expressed confidence that the new facility will provide athletes from Rajnandgaon with world-class training opportunities, ultimately helping them bring glory to both the state and the nation.
FAQ:
Q1. What is the purpose of constructing a synthetic athletics track in Rajnandgaon?A: The track aims to provide world-class training and competition facilities for athletes, encouraging greater participation in athletics and enhancing performance at national and international levels.
Q2. Who initiated the project for the synthetic track?A: The initiative was spearheaded by Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker and local MLA Dr. Raman Singh, with approval obtained under the central government’s Khelo India scheme.
Q3. Where will the synthetic track be constructed?A: The proposed site is located behind the Nagar Sena office at Dhaba in Rajnandgaon. Around 10 acres of government land has been identified for the project.
Q4. Why was Digvijay Stadium not chosen for the track?A: Due to the presence of multiple other sports activities at Digvijay Stadium, a new site was selected to meet space and infrastructure requirements for the synthetic track.
Q5. What benefits will this track bring to local athletes?A: Athletes will gain access to professional training facilities that meet international standards, increasing their chances of excelling in state, national, and global competitions.
Q6. When will the construction begin?A: After final site approval and design development by technical experts and architects, construction will begin. The timeline will be announced once the planning phase concludes.
Q7. Which government schemes are supporting this initiative?A: The project is supported under the Khelo India program, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
