Assam Opens Rs 22-Crore Multi-Sports Complex in Naharkatiya

The new facility is meant to widen access to coaching and competition and to spot talent ahead of a November Khel Maharan talent-identification drive.

Overview

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicated the multi-sports complex in Naharkatiya on Tuesday, presenting it as part of the state’s push to build modern sports facilities for young athletes.
Regional reports list the project cost at Rs 22 crore and describe an international-standard football ground, a 10-metre-wide running track and a 15m by 25m swimming pool inside the integrated campus.
Officials said the site also includes a gym, medical and first-aid room, canteen and administrative space to support training and local competitions.
The Assam Cricket Association has added a nearby cricket ground and the state is building a hockey stadium close to the complex as officials seek to develop Naharkatiya into a multi-discipline sporting hub.
Sarma urged local youth to take part in Khel Maharan in November to identify emerging talent, which could increase chances for athletes from remote districts to access state coaching and higher-level events.