Yogi Adityanath Highlights Sports Development Ahead of 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics Bid
2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, India’s 2036 Olympics bid can work wonders for homegrown talent: Yogi
Hindustan Times
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the positive impact of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and India's bid for the 2036 Olympics on local sports talent. He laid the foundation for a new international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur, which aims to boost the region's sports infrastructure and economy.
- 01The international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur will cost ₹393 crore (approximately $47 million USD) and seat 30,000 spectators.
- 02A world-class sports complex will accompany the stadium, providing modern facilities for various sports.
- 03The Uttar Pradesh government has already employed over 534 medal-winning athletes and plans to recruit an additional 500 sportspersons.
- 04Adityanath highlighted the transformation of previously barren land into a sports hub, enhancing local economic activity.
- 05The Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut is set to be inaugurated during the current academic session.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fostering a vibrant sports culture in India, particularly with Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the country's bid for the 2036 Olympics. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for an international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur, Adityanath announced that the stadium will be built on 46 acres of land at a cost of ₹393 crore (approximately $47 million USD) and will accommodate 30,000 spectators. Alongside the stadium, a world-class sports complex will be developed, aimed at providing modern infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor sports, thus generating significant employment opportunities for local youth. The Chief Minister noted the government's commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure across the state, including the construction of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut. He emphasized the importance of these initiatives in boosting local talent and transforming the region into a sports and economic hub. Adityanath also mentioned that over 534 medal-winning athletes have been given government jobs, with plans to recruit an additional 500 soon.
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The development of the cricket stadium and sports complex is expected to create numerous job opportunities and stimulate local economic growth in Gorakhpur.
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