CM Yogi inaugurates Mahant Digvijaynath Multipurpose Indoor Stadium

Maharajganj : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to advancing sports and supporting athletes, inaugurated the Mahant Digvijaynath Multipurpose Indoor Stadium at Chowk Bazar on Friday. This newly constructed stadium, located within the Shri Digvijaynath Higher Secondary School campus, was built by the Sports Department under the state government’s Sports Development Mission at a cost of Rs 9.55 crore. Notably, it is the first multi-purpose indoor stadium for rural areas in the district.

During the inauguration, the Chief Minister toured the stadium, inspecting its facilities and instructing officials to ensure that athletes face no difficulties in accessing and utilizing the amenities provided.

In his address, CM Yogi expressed optimism that the expanded sports infrastructure would enable local athletes to showcase their talents on national and international stages, including the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.

Named after Brahmalin Mahant Digvijaynath Ji Maharaj, ‘Dadaguru’ of CM Yogi Adityanath and the Peethadheeshwar of Gorakshapeeth, the stadium offers training facilities for badminton, kabaddi, cricket, basketball, football, a running track, gym, and a multipurpose fitness hall, along with essential amenities. The facility will provide a robust platform for nurturing local sports talent and allow the organization of state and national-level competitions in the future.