Tag: Sports Development

The Bastar Olympic Games were inaugurated in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest, alongside Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and former Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh. The event showcased tribal and rural talent, promoting sports as a tool for youth development, social integration, and nation-building. The Games symbolize a new era of identity, confidence, and progress for Bastar.

Rajnandgaon received a significant sporting uplift with administrative approval granted for the long-awaited AstroTurf replacement at its International Hockey Stadium. The decision—made possible through the coordinated efforts of senior public representatives—has generated widespread enthusiasm among players, officials, and sports enthusiasts.

Chhattisgarh Hockey’s 17th Annual General Meeting was held at the International Hockey Stadium in Rajnandgaon, focusing on strengthening hockey infrastructure, promoting talent, and finalizing venues for upcoming tournaments.

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.

The month-long summer sports training camp at Kamaladevi Rathi Government Women’s Postgraduate College, Rajnandgaon concluded on April 29, 2025, with over 75 school and college students participating in disciplines such as kabaddi, badminton, yoga, and archery.

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.