Odisha to Build ₹1,000-Crore Stadium in Bhubaneswar
Part of ₹4,124-crore plan to boost sports infrastructure across the state
Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced the construction of a world-class stadium in Bhubaneswar at a cost of ₹1,000 crore, as part of a ₹4,124-crore initiative to upgrade sports facilities across 14 blocks over the next four years.
Speaking at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze 2025 at Kalinga Stadium, Majhi expressed pride in Odisha’s emergence as a sports hub, noting the state’s successful hosting of two Hockey World Cups. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and athlete support.
The Continental Tour Bronze, jointly organised by the Athletics Federation of India and the Sports & Youth Services Department, featured young athletes from over 15 countries.
Majhi added that hosting the event could pave the way for Odisha to host the prestigious Continental Tour Gold, further enhancing the state’s standing on the global sports stage.
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