Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that sports infrastructure is continuously developing in the state. The way work is going on in this direction under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the players of the state are moving towards receiving Vikram Award as well as awards in Asiad and Olympics. The state and the country got many talented players from Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium and Shrimant Tukojirao Pawar Stadium in Dewas.

With the gift of synthetic athletic track being given to Dewas on the birth anniversary of Shrimant Tukojirao Pawar, players will get more opportunities to hone their talent. Continuous efforts will continue to expand sports facilities in Dewas. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the Bhoomi Pujan program of the synthetic athletic track at Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium, Dewas virtually from New Delhi.

Malwa is rich in diverse characteristics

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Dewas is inhabited by two goddesses, Maa Tulja Bhavani and Chamunda Mata, and the area is also blessed by Kaila Devi. Malwa, rich with its diverse characteristics, became independent after Chhatrapati Maharaj Shivaji, after the restoration of the empire by the Hindavi army through Holkar-Pawar-Scindia and Bajirao Ji Maharaj. This also increased the aura of the god places of Malwa region. The presence of Pandit Kumar Gandharva and the bank note press have given special importance to Dewas.

114 sports infrastructure built in the state, 30 under construction

It is noteworthy that 114 sports infrastructure (stadiums/sports complexes/indoor halls) have been constructed by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department in Madhya Pradesh, 30 sports infrastructures are under construction. A total of 8 synthetic athletic tracks have been constructed in the state. The 9th synthetic athletic track is being established at Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium in Dewas. Apart from this, 3 more athletic tracks have also been approved in Indore, Ratlam and Chhatarpur. 12 synthetic hockey turfs have been established by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department in the state and 6 synthetic hockey turfs are under construction. Sports stadiums will be built in all the districts by the state government under “One District-One Sports Complex” and there is a plan to build sports stadiums in all the development blocks under the Chief Minister Sports Infrastructure Scheme.

Synthetic athletic track will be built in Dewas at a cost of Rs 9 crore 18 lakh.

Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium of Dewas is situated in 10.00 acres of land. The stadium has 4 synthetic courts for badminton, 2 courts for basketball, 25 meter swimming pool, open gym, softball and chess games, besides training for women's self-defence. A synthetic athletic track is being established in the stadium by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department for the athletic players at a cost of Rs 9 crore 18 lakh, in which 400 meter synthetic athletic track with 8 lanes will be available. Gym equipment worth Rs 26 lakh will also be provided for the fitness of the players.