Tag: sports infrastructure

Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh inaugurated the 5th Chhattisgarh Hockey League in Rajnandgaon, announcing ₹10 lakh for sports infrastructure and expressing confidence that local talent will shine at national and international levels.

Rajnandgaon’s hockey nursery and sports ecosystem have received a major boost with multi-crore approvals for astro turf renewal, an athletics running track and CSR-funded development works, prompting sports bodies to thank state and local leadership.

Rajnandgaon’s sports infrastructure is set for a major upgrade with ₹15.5 crore sanctioned for a synthetic athletic track, astro turf replacement at the hockey stadium and tennis court improvements, boosting facilities for athletes and hockey players.

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.

School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav inaugurated a newly constructed boxing ring set and archery range at Dr. Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Rajnandgaon. He said the upgraded sports infrastructure will provide young athletes with safe, competitive, and high-quality training environments, helping them progress to national levels. The Minister also interacted with students and urged them to focus on academics.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Madhya Pradesh Sports Festival 2025 in Bhopal, launching a month-long state-wide celebration of athletics, traditional games, and youth fitness. Thousands of students and athletes are participating, with the event aimed at nurturing talent, strengthening rural sports infrastructure, and preparing future champions.