Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Tripura CM Unveils Dhyan Chand Statue, Details Sports Infrastructure Push
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled a statue of famous hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
The event happened on National Sports Day, which is celebrated on Dhyan Chand’s birthday.
Saha said Tripura wants to build better sports facilities for young players.
He also said sports can help people stay healthy, disciplined and away from drugs.
The state has already built several synthetic football fields.
New floodlights have been installed at Umakanta Academy ground.
A large cricket stadium and a gallery for about 30,000 people are planned.
Sports and youth hostels are also being built in different parts of Tripura.
The government said it will provide awards and other support to successful athletes.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled Major Dhyan Chand’s statue at Dashrath Dev State Sports Complex in Agartala.
The ceremony took place on National Sports Day, observed on Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
Saha said Tripura aims to provide international-standard facilities, better training and financial support for talented athletes.
Several synthetic football turfs and floodlights at Umakanta Academy ground have already been completed.
Projects include a cricket stadium, a 30,000-seat gallery, and sports and youth hostels in several locations.
- Who
- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, along with sports officials and other dignitaries, addressed the event.
- What
- A statue of Major Dhyan Chand was unveiled, and the government’s sports infrastructure and athlete-support plans were highlighted.
- When
- Saturday, August 29, on National Sports Day.
- Where
- Dashrath Dev State Sports Complex in Badharghat, Agartala, Tripura.
- Why
- The event honored Major Dhyan Chand and outlined efforts to improve sports facilities, support athletes and promote a healthy, disciplined society.
- Event
- Unveiling of Major Dhyan Chand’s statue
- Occasion
- National Sports Day, observed on Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary
- Completed upgrades
- Several synthetic football turfs and modern floodlights at Umakanta Academy ground
- Cricket stadium
- An international-standard stadium is under construction at Narsinghgarh in West Tripura
- Planned gallery
- A gallery with seating for about 30,000 people is planned at Badharghat
- Hostels
- Modern sports and youth hostels are being built at Badharghat, Kailashahar and Udaipur
- Athlete support
- Financial awards have been introduced for players succeeding at national and international competitions
