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Varanasi, 16 October (HS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give a big gift to the sports lovers of Purvanchal in his parliamentary constituency before Diwali. During the proposed Varanasi visit on October 20, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase-2 and Phase-3 of the National Center of Excellence Stadium at Dr. Sampurnanand Stadium in Sigra. Prime Minister Modi has inaugurated Phase-1 in 2023. With the new construction of the stadium, players of more than 20 sports will get an opportunity to showcase their talent on the international platform. Dr. Sampurnanand Sigra Sports Stadium has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 325.65 crore. The stadium building is built as per the standard of the house.
-UP is becoming a better hub of sports under the leadership of Modi-Yogi
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is becoming a big hub of sports. Along with improving the infrastructure of the game, the players have also got a good environment. This has also increased the number of medals in international matches. With the construction of this stadium, more international players will emerge from the soil of Purvanchal. A multi-sports, multi-level modern indoor stadium has been constructed in Kashi. Chief General Manager of Smart City, Dr. D Vasudevan said that the redevelopment of Dr. Sampurnanand Sigra Sports Stadium has been done in three phases at a cost of more than Rs 325.65 crore. The stadium will have both indoor and outdoor facilities.
—First phase was constructed with Rs 109.36 crore
Players of Purvanchal will now get to watch international matches in Varanasi only. The sports complex also has facilities like gym, spa, yoga centre, pool billiards and banquet hall with cafeteria. The multi-sports, multi-level modern indoor stadium has also been designed keeping in mind the standards. Para sports competitions can also be held here. The first phase was constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 109.36 crore. The second and third phases were constructed for approximately Rs 216.29 crore.
—Games to be held in Phase 1, 2 and 3 in sports stadiums
Phase-1, G Plus 2nd Floor
-Badminton-10 courts, table tennis, gymnastics, kabaddi, swimming pool -Olympic size, practice/warm up pool, board games -4 courts for chess, carrom, squash, billiards, aerobics, cross training, cardio zone, – Recovery Zone, Strength and Conditioning Zone
—Phase-2 -G Plus 2
(Shooting Sports) 10 Meter 50 Bay Range, 25 Meter 25 Bay Range, G+3- Combat Sports Boxing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Weight Lifting, Wushu, Kick, Sports Science Centre, Fencing, Boxing, Wrestling, -G Plus One Field View Changing Rooms
—Phase-3
Cricket Practice Field, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Athletic Track 8 Bays 400 Meters, Tennis Court, Amphi Theatre, Walking cum Jogging Track, Hostel Building (G+4)-180 Beds, Coach Accommodation
-You will also get benefit in international matches
Varanasi resident hockey Olympian and DSP Lalit Upadhyay said that the Chief Minister of the state Yogi Adityanath inspires the players to 'bring medals and get positions'. Yogi government is also giving good amount of money as reward to the players who get medals. Now other states are also giving the example of Yogi government in sports. CM Yogi has significantly increased the facilities here by providing a favorable environment for sports in Uttar Pradesh. Due to this, the morale of poor players is also increasing. Players are getting the opportunity to play on international standard equipment and grounds. This will also be beneficial in international matches. Varanasi is the center of Purvanchal. An international level stadium here will prove to be a boon for Purvanchal.