Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated a cutting-edge sports complex in Ahmedabad, adding to the city’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class infrastructure. Located near the Science City side of the CIMS Railway overbridge in Gota Ward, North-West Zone, this state-of-the-art facility, built at a cost of ₹3.50 crore by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), aims to foster athletic excellence and community engagement.
A Hub for Diverse Sporting Activities
The new sports complex boasts facilities for a wide range of sports, including table tennis, box cricket, basketball, pickleball, and volleyball. Additionally, it offers spaces for indoor games such as snooker, chess, ludo, and carrom, catering to enthusiasts across age groups. The complex is expected to play a vital role in encouraging fitness, recreation, and sportsmanship within the community.
Dignitaries in Attendance
After the inauguration, Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Home and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi, toured the complex. Officials provided them with insights into its features as well as details about AMC’s ambitious Iconic Road project, which will connect ISKCON to Pakwan, further enhancing the city’s infrastructure.
A Day of Milestones: 37 Public Welfare Projects
The inauguration was part of a larger eventful day where Amit Shah launched and laid the foundation for 37 public welfare projects across Ahmedabad. With a total investment of ₹651 crores, these include ten completed projects worth ₹95 crores and 27 new initiatives valued at ₹556 crores. These projects span the Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, and Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituencies, showcasing the city’s rapid developmental strides.
Honoring Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
During the ceremony, Shah paid tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, highlighting the leader’s immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his enduring inspiration to the nation.
Ahmedabad’s Olympic Aspirations
The construction of this sports complex aligns with India’s larger vision of hosting the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad, as hinted by the extensive sports facilities being developed across the city. It reflects a commitment to creating Olympic-standard infrastructure, echoing the magnificence of the Sabarmati Sports Complex at the Sabarmati riverfront.
A Bright Future for Sports and Development
With the inauguration of this new sports complex and the launch of numerous development projects, Ahmedabad continues to position itself as a leader in modern urban infrastructure and sports promotion. These initiatives, spearheaded by the AMC and supported by visionary leadership, promise to make the city a beacon of progress and a potential stage for global sporting events.