RTMNU spending around Rs 3 cr on sports infra renovation

RTMNU spending around Rs 3 cr on sports infra renovation

Two new hova courts being relaid for Ashwamedh

Renovation work in full swing at Sports Complex in Ravi Nagar for State Inter-University meet

By Paritosh Pramanik

THE sound of cutting metal bars and tiles was piercing the ears, making it almost difficult to talk. Two men were ‘dangerously’ sitting on the iron angles constructed around 40 feet above the ground level, adjusting the new LED light panels. Rubble was all over and workers were busy cleaning each and every corner.

This is not any construction site but Subhedar Hall of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University at Ravi Nagar where the renovation work is in full swing for the Ashwamedh Sports Festival starting January 12.

RTMNU is burning midnight oil to be ready for the State level Inter-University competition. The university will be hosting Ashwamedh Sports event at its Sports Complex where Badminton, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball and Athletics events will be held.

RTMNU has undertaken the renovation work which will cost around Rs 3 crore. The Subhedar Hall, where badminton events will be conducted is undergoing major upgradation. New LED lights are being put up for better and bright visibility. Two new hova courts will be relaid in a couple of days after the work of replacing wooden borders with tiles is completed.

The washrooms are also being refurbished with workers making it sure that they make it ready before the deadline.

Similar construction and repair works are being done at the table tennis hall, beside Subhedar hall.

To make it attractive and welcome 1600 sportspersons and officials from 23 universities of the State, huge iron gates are also being erected at the entrance of the newly laid synthetic track as well as Subhedar hall.

Shamiyanas for athletics officials are giving the venue a royal look.

“Teams will start coming from January 11 and the events will start the next day. All the five events will be held at the same venue (sports complex),” Dr Sharad Surywanshi, Director, Department of Physical Education and Sports, RTMNU, told ‘The Hitavada’

“Around Rs 3 crore is being spent on renovation and repair works. This State level event will help us in upgrading our facilities which will be of immense help for the sportspersons,” stated Dr Suryawanshi.

“Volleyball matches will be played on six courts while badminton ties will be held on four courts. Similarly, the basketball matches will be played on two courts and table tennis on six tables,” informed Suryawanshi even as the fixtures were being prepared in his office.

“MLA Hostel, 160 tenements, Raj Nagar quarters will be accommodating all the players, officials and coaches, numbering around 2600,” Dr Suryawanshi said.