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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka High Court issues interim stay on basketball stadium project at open playground in Bengaluru's Indiranagar
The Karnataka High Court issued an interim stay last week on the conversion of a basketball court at Victory Ground in Bengaluru's Indiranagar, the only open playground in the area, into an enclosed stadium with facilities such as parking. This was after the Indiranagar First Stage Residents' Welfare Association moved the court against the construction of the stadium by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in the popular playground that locals had used for decades. A division bench of Justice Mohammad Nawaz and Venkatesh Naik on May 29 ordered a stay on construction and posted the case for the next hearing on June 10. The Indiranagar first stage RWA asked the court to restrain the BBMP from proceeding with the construction of the stadium under a tender award dated August 14, 2024, and a work order dated March 21, 2025. The RWA also pleaded for the restoration and maintenance of the playground area of the Victory Ground. The proposed stadium, to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 6.5 crore, will convert the existing basketball court used for coaching by the Indiranagar Basketball Club, a private club, into a stadium. Despite protests by local residents, the state government proceeded with the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed conversion of the basketball court into a stadium at the Victory Ground on May 8. The RWA then dubbed the day of the groundbreaking ceremony a 'black day'. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the Karnataka chief minister's political secretary and MLC K Govindaraj, who also announced the government's interest in constructing the stadium. Govindaraj is also the president of the Karnataka State Basketball Association and the Karnataka Olympic Association. The basketball court was walled off as a separate enclosure in the playground over three decades ago. A similar proposal in 2017 to convert the basketball court into an indoor stadium was halted following opposition from residents and a stay order from the Karnataka High Court.
Business Recorder
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
PSL 10: Gous, Munro power Islamabad United to emphatic win over Multan Sultans
Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by seven wickets in the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Multan Stadium on Wednesday. Islamabad chased down a competitive total of 169 with ease to secure a commanding victory, their fifth in the tournament. Set a target of 169 after the Sultans posted 168 for 5 in their 20 overs, Islamabad's chase was anchored by Gous, who remained not out on 80 off just 45 deliveries. The South African wicketkeeper-batter struck six fours and five sixes in a match-winning performance that saw Islamabad reach the target in just 17.1 overs, at a run rate of 9.96. Gous found strong support from Munro, who smashed 45 off 28 balls with five boundaries and two sixes, as the duo added 81 runs for the second wicket to set the tone for the chase. PSL 10: Yasir, Ubaid hand Multan Sultans their first win Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan gave Islamabad a flying start with a quickfire 22 off 13 before falling to Ubaid Shah. Mohammad Nawaz also chipped in with 21 off 19 before being dismissed by Chris Jordan. Islamabad's chase was clinical, leaving little room for error and ensuring the middle order remained largely untested. Earlier in the evening, Multan Sultans posted a respectable 168 for 5 after opting to bat first. Usman Khan was the top scorer with an aggressive 61 off 40 balls, laced with four fours and four sixes, while skipper Mohammad Rizwan held the innings together with a more measured 36 off 37. Yasir Khan provided an explosive start, scoring 29 off just 17 balls before falling to Mohammad Nawaz. Despite a promising foundation, Multan struggled to accelerate in the final overs, managing just 52 runs in the last seven overs. Among Islamabad's bowlers, Jason Holder stood out with a tidy spell of 1 for 25 in four overs. Riley Meredith and Mohammad Nawaz also picked up a wicket each, while Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim helped control the middle overs. Salman Irshad proved expensive, conceding 41 from his four overs. In contrast, Multan's bowlers struggled to contain Islamabad's aggressive batting. Michael Bracewell and Chris Jordan claimed a wicket apiece, while Ubaid Shah picked up the key scalp of Farhan. However, Josh Little and Usama Mir were both taken apart, conceding runs at over 10 an over as Islamabad cruised to their target with nearly three overs to spare. The result strengthens Islamabad United's position on the PSL points table, while Multan Sultans will look to regroup after a game where they posted a competitive score but failed to defend it effectively. Next fixture Lahore Qalandars will face Peshawar Zalmi in an all-important Pakistan Super League clash on Thursday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match will begin at 8:00 PM PKT. Past PSL winners
