Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Mar.4, inaugurated multiple newly constructed sports facilities under the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development initiative. The event took place near Quaid-e-Millath Government College for Women in Chennai, where he opened several sports infrastructures aimed at promoting physical fitness and sports excellence.
As part of this initiative, four new ‘Muthalamaichar Chiru Vilaiyattarangam’ were inaugurated in different assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu. Each facility, constructed at a cost of Rs.3 crore, contributes to a total investment of Rs.12 crore. The locations are:
- Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni (Chennai): The facility boasts a state-of-the-art gymnasium with air-conditioned training halls, a 400-meter athletic track, a hockey field with floodlights, and two cricket training pitches.
- Solavandhan (Madurai District): This facility features a 200-meter running track, courts for kabaddi, volleyball and basketball, a long jump pit, and a grandstand with seating for spectators.
- Karaikudi (Sivagangai District): In Karaikudi, the facility features a 400-meter running track, multi-purpose courts for volleyball, basketball, and kabaddi, a long jump pit and a spectator stand.
- Thirunagari (Thoothukudi District): This facility has a 400-meter running track, football ground, basketball court, long jump pit and a spectator stand.
The event was attended by prominent ministers and officials, including: S.R. Rajakannappan – Minister for Co-operatives, Anitha R. Radhakrishnan – Minister for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, P. Moorthy – Minister for Commercial Taxes, Dhayanidhi Maran – Member of Parliament, MLAs: A. Chenguttavan (Thirunagari), M.C. Shanmugaiya (Karaikudi), S. Mangudi (Kovilpatti), Chennai Mayor R. Priya, officials from the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, sports enthusiasts, and athletes.
These new sports facilities align with the government’s vision to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle while fostering young talent in various sports disciplines.
