Punjab Government releases Biggest Grant to Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium

DC Jalandhar Receives Rs 23.16 lakhs From Sports Department

Jalandhar :Committed to the development of sports in Punjab, the state government has released a grant of 23.16 lakhs for Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium. With this grant, many important works will be completed in the stadium. Thanking Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Sports Minister Gurmeet Meet Hair, Secretary of DBA and former national player Mr. Ritin Khanna said that till date such a huge grant has not been received in the history of Hansraj Badminton Stadium. He informed that the sports department has sent Rs 23.16 lakhs to Sh.Vishesh Sarangal (IAS) Deputy Commisionor Jalandhar. Mr.Sarangal who is also the President of the association has issued instructions to the PWD department to start the work immediately by issuing tenders. The letter regarding the grant was handed over by DC Sh.Vishesh Sarangal to Sh.Ritin Khanna today.

Member Secretary Sh.Ritin Khanna said that this amount would be used to complete various works in the stadium, including construction of a new synthetic court, modernization of the hostel block and enlargement of the gymnasium inside the hall. Presently Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium has five synthetic courts and hundreds of players practice here regularly. He said more players will be able to practice in the stadium after the new synthetic court is built. The sixth synthetic court will also pave the way for organizing national level tournaments here. Mr. Ritin Khanna told that now the size of the gymnasium will be increased and it will be equipped with modern machines. The hostel block of the stadium will also be renovated, so that players from different cities of Punjab will be able to come to Jalandhar for professional training in the coming times. Mr.Khanna added that the construction process will start in July & will be completed in next 3-4 months.

In the last 3 years Hansraj Badminton Stadium has become a hub for badminton players in North India. There are 5 synthetic courts here and the 6th one is about to be built. Under the coaching of Olympian Dipankar Academy players are preparing themselves for national and international competitions. A newly built restaurant is providing good food to the players. There is also a Physiotherapy Center where players are treated immediately if they get injured. There is also a branded sports shop in the stadium, where sports material is easily available to the players at affordable prices. It is worth mentioning that Union Sports Minister Sh.Anurag Thakur also visited the stadium last month & he was very happy with the development work done by the Interim Committe of DBA.