Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that India has made significant progress in sports thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Indian players have won medals in various international sports. A new sports culture has emerged due to the development of world-class infrastructure in diet, training, education, and sports of the players. He said that sports awaken mutual trust, self-confidence, and righteousness. Prime Minister Modi’s government has made sports a part of life for a healthy India. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has made sports a part of the curriculum by implementing the new education policy. Now sports teachers and coaches of players in the state will also be given equal opportunities as teachers.
Chief Minister Yadav was addressing the dedication programme of the newly constructed multipurpose indoor sports complex at a cost of Rs 11.43 crore in Ujjain, the holy city of Lord Mahakal, on the 69th Foundation Day of Madhya Pradesh. He also wished the people of the state on Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day, Diwali, and Govardhan Puja.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Ujjain has a golden history of sports like gymnastics, athletics, basketball, Malkhamb, etc. Today, when it comes to Malkhamb in the country, the name of Ujjain comes first. Malkhamb and Gymnastic Academy are also being run in Ujjain. With these sports complexes, the young players of the Malwa region will bring glory to the country and the state by utilizing their sports skills to their full potential and earning medals at the international and national levels.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that India has been winning medals continuously in hockey in the Olympic Games. State hockey player Vivek Sagar who has also been a part of the winning team, has made the state proud. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also announced to soon provide the facility of a stadium with astroturf in Ujjain to promote hockey and the Dhyanchand competition. He said that Kshirsagar Stadium will also be made a multipurpose complex soon. Along with this, a world-class cricket stadium will soon be built on the grounds of Vikram University.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav visited the sports complex and Malkhamb arena and also saw the performance of the Malkhamb game. He also enjoyed shooting in the arena of the newly constructed sports complex. He played table tennis with player Anuj Mishra. The Chief Minister spoke with the players of badminton, table tennis and athletics and encouraged them.
Features of Multipurpose Sports Complex
The Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Sports Complex, inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, is built on approximately 18 acres of land. The sports complex has been constructed for Rs 11.43 crore. The newly constructed sports complex also has a multi-purpose sports complex with an international standard athletic synthetic track, state-of-the-art gym with facilities for badminton, table tennis, Malkhamb Arena, shooting, football field, lawn tennis court, players lobby, etc. for the convenience of the players. There is also a seating arrangement for spectators along with the players.
Minister-in-charge of the district and Minister of State for Skill Development and Employment (Independent Charge) Gautam Tetwal, Rajya Sabha MP Balyogi Umeshnath Ji Maharaj, MP Anil Firoziya, MLA Anil Jain Kaluhera, Mayor Mukesh Tatwal, Municipal Corporation President Kalavati. Yadav, MLA Satish Malviya, Satyanarayan Jatia, public representatives, officials, and a large number of sports lovers were present.
