Stalin inaugurates upgraded facilities at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium
The Hindu
Stalin inaugurates upgraded facilities at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. The renovations were performed at a total cost of ₹16 crore ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 tournament, scheduled to commence on August 3
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the upgraded hockey stadium, Olympic-standard synthetic turf and Kalaignar Centenary Pavilion, built at a total cost of ₹16 crore, in the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Friday.
The renovated infrastructure and their inauguration comes ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 tournament, scheduled to commence on August 3. Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu, City Mayor R. Priya, legislators and senior officials were also present.
In another event, Asian Chess Federation deputy president Bharat Singh Chauhan called on Mr. Stalin in his camp office in the city on Friday and handed over the ‘Man of the Year Award’ for conducting the 44th International Chess Olympiad last year.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.