Ayodhya's Cricket Stadium Set to Make Mark in Sports Arena

Strategic Insights -

Ayodhya, known for its historical landmarks and temples, is set to become a hub for sports enthusiasts with the completion of its cricket stadium at the Dr Bhimrao National Sports Complex. Built at a cost of Rs.48.54 crore, the stadium boasts a seating capacity of 15,000, five pitches, separate pavilions for both teams, VIP seating, and 10 multipurpose rooms, making it an ideal venue for national-level competitions. This facility will enable local cricketers to hone their skills and potentially showcase their talent at the national and international levels. The stadium's construction, which began in 2006 during the tenure of the Samajwadi Party government, has finally gained momentum and is now set to be handed over to the sports department.

Key Takeaways:

  • The cricket stadium at Dr Bhimrao National Sports Complex in Ayodhya has been built at a cost of Rs.48.54 crore.
  • The stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000, making it an ideal venue for national-level competitions.
  • The facility boasts five pitches, separate pavilions for both teams, VIP seating, and 10 multipurpose rooms.
  • The construction of the stadium began in 2006 during the tenure of the Samajwadi Party government.
  • The project gained momentum in 2023 when the C&DS took over its responsibility.
  • The stadium is expected to provide better facilities for local players, enabling them to showcase their talent at the national and international levels.
  • The complex will also have 10 large rooms, which will be used as per requirement.

Statistics:

  • Rs.48.54 crore: the cost of building the cricket stadium.
  • 15,000: the seating capacity of the stadium.
  • 5: the number of pitches in the stadium.
  • 2: the separate pavilions for both teams.
  • VIP seating: available in the stadium.
  • 10: the number of multipurpose rooms in the stadium.
  • 2006: the year when the construction of the stadium began.
  • 2023: the year when the C&DS took over the responsibility of the project.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from HT Lucknow.