Sports Infrastructure Archives

12 May

Chandigarh Chief Secretary Reviews Sports Infrastructure and Bids for International Championships

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAthlete Welfare, Chandigarh Sports, H. Rajesh Prasad, International Championships, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has intensified its efforts to establish the Union Territory as a premier sports destination following a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shri H. Rajesh Prasad on Tuesday. During the session, the Secretary Sports and department officials outlined the significant progress made during the 2025–26 fiscal year, highlighting the completion of an international-standard billiards and snooker hall in Sector 42 and the development of specialized chess centres and an international Boccia court. Further advancements included the installation of air conditioning in various indoor sports halls and the completion of an all-weather swimming pool…

CM Mann Announces 13,000 Ultra-Modern Stadiums to Transform Punjab’s Sporting Landscape and Combat Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann sports initiative, drug-free Punjab, Punjab stadium project, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh, July 13, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled an ambitious plan to construct ultra-modern sports stadiums in every village of the state, a sweeping initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant sports culture and steering youth away from drug addiction.Speaking at his official residence, Mann revealed that construction has already begun on 3,083 stadiums in the first phase, as part of a larger mission to build around 13,000 such facilities across Punjab. “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. We want to channel the immense energy of our youth into sports and positive pursuits,” Mann said,…

Punjab Budget 2025-26: Record ₹979 Crore Allocation to Boost Sports Culture

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab Athletes, Punjab Budget 2025-26, Sports Funding, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh, March 26, 2025: In a historic move, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema has announced a record ₹979 crore allocation for the sports sector in the 2025-26 budget. This is the highest-ever budgetary support for sports in the state, signaling the government's intent to revitalize Punjab’s sporting culture and infrastructure.The substantial funding is expected to enhance training facilities, upgrade stadiums, and support young athletes. With Punjab known for producing top-tier talent in hockey, wrestling, and athletics, this investment could provide much-needed resources to elevate sports at both grassroots and professional levels.Experts believe that this move could also help tackle Punjab’s…