Chief Secy visits Kalinga Stadium before Asian Meet
Bhubaneswar: Three day ahead of the mega international sporting event Chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi took the last minute verification of the preparatory work to host 22nd Asian Athletics Championships to be held here at Kalinga Stadium from July 6 to 9. The ground has set to welcome the athletes from 44 countries to take part in 42 events. This is first time Odisha will host the biggest sporting event. The relied international approved track at Kalinga Stadium and in the practice ground with the flood light installation was a challenge for the State, but the officials are made it possible in 90 days, said Padhi. With the renovation work of Kalinga Stadium gave a bridal looks, the beautification of the outside of the stadium is equal magical with the inner side of the venue. The Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Works Department, IDCO, SESU and Bhubaneswar Development Authority are works like a team to host the international mega event in the temple city.