The Chief Minister recently inaugurated the Sariyahatali Sports Project in Nalbari, strengthening Assam’s push towards modern sports infrastructure and talent development.

About the Sariyahatali Sports Project

• The project has been completed in its first phase at a cost of ₹58.22 crore.
  
• It is designed as a multi-sport, international-standard facility to host large tournaments and train young athletes.
  

Key facilities developed

• An international-level 9-lane athletics track to support competitive track and field events.
  
• A full-size football ground suitable for district and state-level matches.
  
• An international-standard swimming pool to promote aquatic sports.
  
• A modern indoor sports hall for multiple disciplines.
  
• A dedicated volleyball court.
  
• The complex can accommodate around 10,000 spectators, enabling the hosting of major sporting events.
  

Athletics academy

• Along with the sports complex, an Athletics Academy was inaugurated.
  
• The academy will provide scientific and modern coaching to 20 selected athletes.
  
• It includes residential accommodation and training under qualified professional coaches.
  
• The State Government has earmarked an additional ₹100 crore for further modernisation and expansion of facilities.
  

Significance

• The project aims to identify and nurture grassroots talent from rural and semi-urban Assam.
  
• It strengthens Assam’s sports ecosystem, aligning with the broader goal of creating world-class athletes.
  
• The facility will help decentralise sports infrastructure beyond major cities, ensuring regional balance in sports development.
  

Exam Hook – 

Consider the following statements regarding the Sariyahatali Sports Project:

1. It includes an international-level 9-lane athletics track and a swimming pool.
   
2. An athletics academy with residential coaching facilities is part of the project.
   
3. The project is entirely funded under a Central Government sports scheme.
   

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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