Ranchi would be hosting 20th Asian Athletic Games from July 4 to 7. This would be for the second time after ODI, that State capital would hold an international game at its premises. For India too, this would be hosting the event after 1979 when it was held in New Delhi.
Indian Athletics Federation President Adille Sumariwala visited Ranchi on Monday on account of this organization at Khelgaon. He took the stock of the site and would a report on this inspection to the State Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs secretary Ajoy Kumar Singh today.
This would be a selection trial for the World athletic Championship to be held at Moscow in August.
“I am here for some sort of evaluation, accommodation and infrastructure and transport to give my report on this inspection to the five member committee of the state government which is looking on this aspect. The final decision will be taken after this report,” Adille told The Pioneer.
The five member committee includes Member Convenor, Secretary Transport SS Meena, Commissioner South Chotanagpur, IG MS Bhatia. Hotels include Radisson Blu, Capitol Hill, Golden Tulip and Avn Grand.
“Infrastructure is outstanding. Internationally, it is certified that we can hold this event. The 5 to 6 hotel I have visited are perfect for accommodation. I think they are of the standard we require to hold an Asian athletic meet. I am looking for the distributors and how far they are from the stadium. logistics are also there,” Adille said.
Adding further he said, “We will have the council meeting on July 1 and general body meeting of Asian Athletic Federation on July 2.”