Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Sampurnanand Stadium in Varanasi on October 20. The new sports complex, located in the Sigra area, has been developed under the Khelo India initiative and aims to provide world-class facilities for athletes.
This stadium, built to international standards, is expected to be a significant boost for the development of sports and athletes in the Purvanchal region.
The stadium is designed to accommodate a variety of sports, with facilities for over 50 different games. These include judo, karate, table tennis, shooting, lawn tennis, cricket, and hockey.
The infrastructure has been built to international specifications, ensuring that the venue can host competitions of global standards. In addition to the sports facilities, the complex also includes a 150-room hostel for players. This hostel is equipped with modern amenities to provide athletes with a comfortable and conducive environment to train and stay.
The inauguration of the Sampurnanand Stadium is not only a step towards promoting sports in Varanasi but also a significant milestone for the broader Purvanchal region.
By providing state-of-the-art facilities, the government aims to nurture local talent and enable young athletes to develop their skills and compete on national and international stages. Prime Minister Modi has been actively involved in the project, having reviewed the progress of the stadium on June 18.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi expressed his enthusiasm about the stadium. He shared that the new sports complex would significantly benefit the youth of Kashi (Varanasi), offering them an excellent platform to engage in sports and pursue their athletic ambitions.
On another note, Prime Minister Modi departed for a two-day visit to Laos on Thursday morning. He is attending the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane.
This visit comes at the invitation of his Lao counterpart, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. During his visit, the Prime Minister is expected to discuss the future of India’s relations with ASEAN and to engage in discussions about the Indo-Pacific region.
The Prime Minister’s visit coincides with the tenth anniversary of India’s ‘Act East Policy’. In a statement before his departure, Modi emphasised the importance of the ASEAN-India relationship.
He noted that this year’s ASEAN-India Summit will provide an opportunity to review the progress of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and plan the future direction of their cooperation.
The Prime Minister expressed optimism that the discussions with ASEAN leaders would further strengthen ties and enhance cooperation in various sectors.
Regarding the East Asia Summit, Modi highlighted that it is a key forum for promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Prime Minister stated that India shares close cultural and civilisational links with the countries in this region, including Laos. He referred to the shared heritage of Buddhism and the Ramayana as significant cultural connections that continue to enrich relations between India and the ASEAN countries.
The ASEAN-India Summit serves as a platform to assess and advance India-ASEAN relations under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework. The leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen economic, political, and cultural ties.
Additionally, the East Asia Summit is an important forum for leaders from the region, including India, to engage in dialogue on regional and global issues. It is a space for building trust and fostering cooperation among participating countries.
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