Minister inaugurates synthetic hockey turf, Kodai Vizha in Tiruvannamalai
The Minister for Public Works and Sports Development in Tamil Nadu inaugurated a new synthetic hockey turf in Tiruvannamalai to improve local sports infrastructure. The facility includes modern amenities and is designed to meet global standards for training athletes.
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Investment in regional sports infrastructure is crucial for developing talent and providing equitable access to professional-grade training facilities.
Minister for Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna inaugurated a ₹10.15 crore-synthetic hockey turf at the District Sports Complex in Tiruvannamalai town on Saturday.
Accompanied by Collector Vandhana Garg, Mr. Arjuna flagged off the first match for girls at the newly opened facility. He also interacted with sportspersons about basic amenities available at hostels that are run by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). “Earlier, sportspersons, including girls used to play on mud tracks. They get hurt and tired. The new synthetic hockey turf will help them practice at global standards,” P. Shanmuga Priya, District Sports Officer (Tiruvannamalai), told The Hindu.
Spread over 1.90 acres, the new hockey turf, which will be maintained by SDAT has a spectators gallery with a seating capacity of over 480 persons to watch hockey and athletics events.
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