Hockey Community Celebrates as Long-Pending Proposal Finally Clears
Published on: December 12, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Friday brought a remarkable moment for the sporting community as the long-pending proposal for AstroTurf replacement at the Rajnandgaon International Hockey Stadium finally received administrative approval. This development marks a major milestone for the city and is being widely celebrated across the hockey fraternity.
The achievement is the result of continuous efforts by several key public representatives, including:
- Dr. Raman Singh, Hon’ble Speaker and MLA, Rajnandgaon
- The Chief Minister
- Dr. Vishnu Dev Sai, President, Chhattisgarh Olympic Association
- Arun Saw, Deputy Chief Minister & Sports Minister
- Santosh Pandey, MP
- Madhusudan Yadav, Mayor
Their coordinated efforts have paved the way for the long-awaited upgrade. Work on replacing the AstroTurf is expected to begin soon, allowing the stadium to provide world-class facilities for players and upcoming tournaments.
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The news has sparked joy among the hockey community. Several prominent personalities and officials expressed their gratitude to the public representatives, including:
President of Chhattisgarh Hockey Firoz Ansari,
DHA Secretary Shivnarayan Dh,
International players Mrinal Chaubey and Neelam Jain,
along with Bhushan Sahu, Kutubuddin Solanki, Ramesh Dakaliya, Prakash Sankhla, Gyanchand Jain, Asha Thomas, Prince Bhatia, Mahendra Thakur, Gunwant Patel, Ranvijay Pratap Singh, and numerous senior players and sports enthusiasts from the city.
They unanimously stated that this approval will not only give new momentum to Rajnandgaon hockey but will also provide a strong platform for young players to polish their talent.
Rajnandgaon’s achievement is expected to boost the city’s growth and strengthen its sports culture. Chhattisgarh Hockey President Firoz Ansari expressed hope that after the turf replacement, the city will host many more major hockey events, offering players the opportunity for world-class training and performance.
