Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya for approving Rs 14 crore for a multi-purpose sports facility in Karnataka’s Mandya district under the ‘Khelo India Scheme’. The construction of a Multipurpose Indoor sporting Hall at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya, has received administrative approval. This facility aims to offer top-notch infrastructure for training young athletes, organizing competitions, and promoting fitness among the public.
With construction scheduled to commence soon, the multi-purpose sports facility is anticipated to nurture budding talent, enhance community involvement, and establish Mandya as a prominent sporting destination in Karnataka. This funding approval signifies a significant achievement for Mandya. Kumaraswamy had previously written to the Union Sports Minister, advocating for the project and emphasizing Mandya’s athletic potential.
The proposed stadium in Mandya is expected to benefit local athletes, sports teams, and the community by encouraging physical activity, supporting sports development, and fostering social connections. Kumaraswamy believes that this initiative will greatly impact the sporting community in the region. He also highlighted the facility’s potential to host national and international sporting events, thereby boosting tourism and the local economy. Mandya has a rich sporting heritage, with numerous athletes from the district representing both the State and the Nation at various levels.
