Synthetic track inaugurated at Annai Sathya Stadium, Thanjavur
A synthetic track established at a cost of around ₹7 crore at Annai Sathya Stadium, Thanjavur was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday through video conference from Chennai.
The laying of synthetic track at the Thanjavur District Sports Stadium – named as Annai Sathya Stadium — commenced in the year 2017 with ₹3.50 crore released by the Centre through the Khelo India Scheme. Though the Centre assured that it would bear the entire project cost, the delay in execution of the project reportedly forced it to retract from its earlier commitment.
The balance fund required to complete the project was brought in by the State government and the completed floodlit artificial fibre athletics track was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister on Monday.
The Deputy Chief Minister also inaugurated a football field put up at the Annai Sathya Stadium and the STAR (Sports Talent Advancement and Recognition) Academy exclusively for Wushu sports in Thanjavur district, sources added.
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