Tag: Digvijay Stadium

Ahead of Republic Day, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav inspected preparations at Digvijay Stadium and issued key directions on seating, parking, cultural events, tableaux and award distribution to ensure a smooth and dignified celebration.

The message of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 echoed across Rajnandgaon as the Torch of Pride Yatra arrived in the city, aiming to promote sports culture and create awareness among youth and tribal athletes ahead of the prestigious national event to be hosted by Chhattisgarh.

Host state Chhattisgarh put up a powerful display at the 69th National School Games Championship in Rajnandgaon, with both boys’ and girls’ teams securing key victories and moving closer to the pre-quarterfinals amid strong national competition.

The 69th National School Games Basketball Championship will be held at Digvijay Stadium in Rajnandgaon from January 11 to 15, with over 1,000 under-17 boys and girls from 36 states and institutions competing in the national-level event.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised a Fit India Sunday Cycling Rally for media representatives at Rajnandgaon’s Digvijay Stadium, urging participants to adopt at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity for better health.

City Congress chief Kulbir Singh Chhabra has termed the construction of a badminton court under Rajnandgaon flyover as unconstitutional, accusing BJP of corruption and displacing small vendors.

A high-level meeting of the Digdarshan Stadium Management Committee was held under the chairmanship of Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure to chart the roadmap for enhancing sports activities in Rajnandgaon. Plans include a state-of-the-art synthetic badminton court, box courts under the city flyover, and improved maintenance infrastructure, all funded by a ₹6 crore state grant.

Rajnandgaon is set to witness a historic transformation in athletics infrastructure as the government approves the construction of a state-of-the-art synthetic track, thanks to the continued efforts of Assembly Speaker and local MLA Dr. Raman Singh.