Kurukshetra university to upgrade sports infra

Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva said a budget of Rs 1 crore had been allocated to Kurukshetra University to upgrade its sports infrastructure to international standards.

The state government has announced the establishment of centres of sports excellence in five universities across the state. Under this initiative, each selected university will receive an initial grant of Rs 1 crore for the development of basic infrastructure and modern sports facilities.

Prof Som Nath Sachdeva said Kurukshetra University was included in this prestigious list. Under the Sports Excellence Centres scheme announced by the Haryana Chief Minister, a budget of Rs 1 crore had been allocated to Kurukshetra University to upgrade its sports infrastructure to international standards.

Prof Sachdeva said the grant would usher in a transformative phase in Haryana’s sporting history. “This financial support will play a vital role in modernising sports facilities at the university in line with global benchmarks. Kurukshetra University has always been at the forefront of education and sports, and through this centre, we aim to groom future champions capable of competing at platforms like the Olympics,” he said.

The initiative aims at providing scientific training to young athletes from Kurukshetra and nearby areas, preparing them for international competitions. The Vice-Chancellor said the focus would extend beyond infrastructure to include nutrition and mental health support, with special emphasis on hockey, basketball and boxing.

Director of Sports Prof DS Rana said the hockey Astroturf built under the Khelo India and state schemes had been completed, while a modern shooting range was under construction and would be equipped with advanced facilities. He said plans included upgrading floodlights at basketball and volleyball courts, installing synthetic flooring in the indoor hall, adding an international-standard boxing ring, and completing an all-weather swimming pool. Work on a synthetic athletic track would begin soon, and a dedicated archery range had also been developed on the campus.

Deputy Director, Public Relations, Dr Jimmy Sharma said the university already had a big sports complex with international-standard facilities, which would be further modernised under the new scheme to strengthen Kurukshetra University’s standing as a centre of sports excellence.