Operator to be appointed soon for Hubballi sports complex: Bellad
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Arvind Bellad. | Photo Credit: File photo
The process of appointing an operator to manage the international-level multipurpose sports complex in Hubballi, equipped with facilities for 21 sporting disciplines, will be completed shortly, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly Arvind Bellad said on Friday (September 11).
Speaking after performing the bhoomi puja for a new wrestling hall and gymnasium at the Dharwad District Stadium, Mr. Bellad said the multipurpose sports complex had been developed with the support of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to provide modern facilities to sportspersons and that appointing an operator would facilitate its effective management and utilisation.
The new wrestling hall and gymnasium are being constructed at a cost of ₹1 crore by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports. The facilities are intended to strengthen sports infrastructure in the district and provide athletes with better training facilities.
Mr. Bellad said Dharwad district had witnessed significant development in sports infrastructure over the past three to four years. The inauguration of a basketball court and the ongoing construction of a volleyball court were among the initiatives taken to promote sports, he said.
“Dharwad is known not only for education but also for literature and music, but sports too has an important place in the district,” he said, stressing the need to provide modern infrastructure to encourage youngsters to take up sports.
Wrestling coach Shivappa Patil welcomed the project and said the new facilities would help sportspersons from the district to improve their performance and compete at national and international levels.
Assistant Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports Sadanand H. Amarapur, former wrestler and Rajyotsava Award recipient Ashok Yenigi and others were present.
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