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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Panel to decide fee, maintenance for new indoor stadium
Mangaluru: With chief minister Siddaramaiah dedicating the new state-of-the-art indoor stadium at Urwa in the city, the department of youth empowerment and sports is awaiting a nod from the state to take over the facility from Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL). The indoor stadium, which meets national standards and specifically designed for badminton and kabaddi, was developed on 1.1 acres belonging to the department of youth empowerment and sports at a cost of Rs 36 crore by the MSCL. The foundation for the 1,300sqft sports complex with four floors was laid on November 2, 2021. According to officials, it may take at least a few weeks to make the new indoor stadium fully functional. Pradeep D'Souza, deputy director of the youth empowerment and sports department said that the process of handing over the stadium is under way. "A stadium committee headed by the deputy commissioner will prepare an action plan regarding future maintenance after the handover process. The MSCL has already given a letter requesting the department of youth empowerment and sports to take over the stadium. A final clearance from the department is expected soon," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Once the stadium is taken over, the department can either manage it directly by collecting necessary fees and rentals from the commercial outlets, or it can also be managed on an outsourced basis. However, a final decision in this regard will have to be taken by the govt through the department, he said. There are five exclusive courts for badminton on the third floor. Meanwhile, the ground floor has six badminton courts, which include three interchangeable kabaddi courts. While the stadium has space to park 60 four-wheelers and 100 two-wheelers, the building also has 34 commercial outlets for the purpose of generating income to meet its maintenance cost. Besides badminton and kabaddi courts, the complex also has space for an administrative office, separate washrooms and changing rooms for men and women, locker rooms, lifts, a gymnasium, dormitory facility, and cafeteria. While the first floor has a seating capacity of 400 for spectators, the same number of people can be accommodated on the fourth floor, D'Souza said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mysuru to get multidisciplinary sports complex with velodrome and academies
Mysuru: In a major boost to the city's sporting infrastructure, the department of youth empowerment and sports (DYES) submitted a formal proposal to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) for the development of a world-class, multi-disciplinary sports complex at over 25.2 acres of Muda-owned land, the complex is designed to accommodate a range of sporting disciplines, including athletics, cycling, Kho Kho, volleyball, wrestling, and basketball. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Key features of the proposed facility include a synthetic athletic track, an international-standard velodrome, dedicated basketball courts, and specialised academies for Kho-Kho, volleyball, and wrestling. This initiative, announced by chief minister Siddaramaiah in the recent state budget, aims to elevate Mysuru's status in the national sports arena and inspire more local youth to consider sports as a viable original plan for an international cricket stadium on the site was cancelled due to the presence of a 2.28-acre waterbody. Instead of abandoning the project, DYES reimagined the space and chose to integrate the waterbody into the new plan. The rejuvenated waterbody will not only enhance the aesthetics of the complex but will also serve practical functions, including supporting ground maintenance and ecological located adjacent to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre and along the Outer Ring Road, the new sports complex will also include sports hostel accommodation and practice grounds, making it a comprehensive training and competition long-pending velodrome, originally announced in the 2023–24 state budget but delayed due to land constraints, is a key highlight of the project. With 10 to 15 acres earmarked for the velodrome, the facility will also include pump tracks and dirt tracks to support various cycling disciplines, boosting Mysuru's prominence in competitive to TOI, Bhaskar Nayak, assistant director at DYES, confirmed that the proposal was formally submitted to Muda. "The engineering team is currently conducting a land survey and valuation. Once completed, the land will be transferred to DYES for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR), which will include cost estimations. The project is in line with the , which has earmarked Rs 2 crore each for establishing wrestling, volleyball, and Kho-Kho academies in Mysuru," he stated."The new complex is expected to ease the load on existing infrastructure such as Chamundi Vihar Stadium, enabling upgrades and facilitating Mysuru's emergence as a key regional centre for sports training and events," he the development of this state-of-the-art facility, Mysuru is poised to become a major hub for national and international sports, providing enhanced opportunities for aspiring athletes and supporting the overall growth of the sporting ecosystem in Karnataka, officials said.
