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Some Important Sports Stadiums in Haryana

Nahar Singh Stadium

• Constructed in 1981, this is an international cricket stadium situated in Faridabad, formerly known as Mayur Stadium.
• Inaugurated with a Ranji Trophy match in 1982 featuring Haryana and Services Cricket Teams, this venue has hosted approximately 8 One Day International Cricket Matches as of September 11, 2018.
• The stadium witnessed its inaugural One Day International (ODI) contest between India and West Indies. Additionally, it has been the venue for over 50 Ranji Trophy matches.
• With a seating capacity accommodating 25,000 spectators, the management of this stadium falls under the purview of the Haryana Cricket Association.

Nehru Stadium

• Established in 1987 within Gurugram, this facility caters to football, cricket, and athletics.
• It serves as the home ground for the Haryana Cricket Team and is alternatively referred to as the Dronacharya Stadium.

Chaudhary Bansilal Cricket Stadium

• Established in 2006 within the Rohtak district, this stadium gained prominence when Sachin Tendulkar participated in his final Ranji Trophy match here in October 2013. 
• The maintenance and operation of this stadium are overseen by the Haryana Cricket Association.

Major Stadiums and Academies of Haryana

• Panchkula hosts Tau Devi Lal Stadium, along with the Lawn Tennis and Badminton Academy, alongside the Hooda Complex.
• Yamunanagar accommodates the Tejli Sports Complex and Bilt Football Stadium.
• Karnal features the Karna Stadium.
• Kurukshetra houses the Women’s Hockey Stadium.
• Gurugram is home to the Football Academy and Devi Lal Stadium.
• Faridabad comprises the Shooting Academy, Aravalli Golf Ground, and the Haryana State Sports Complex.
• Panipat has the Shivaji Stadium.
• Sonipat includes the Wrestling Academy, Motilal Nehru Sports School, and the Office of Sports Authority of India.
• Bhiwani contains the Boxing Club and Bhim Singh Stadium.
• Hisar accommodates the Mahavir Stadium.
• Sirsa features the Shahid Bhagat Singh Stadium and the Shah Satnam Ji Stadium.
• Jind hosts the Arjun Stadium and Kabaddi Academy.
• Kaithal encompasses the Indoor Stadium.
• Mewat holds the Classic Golf Resort.
• Mahendragarh has the Bhawacheli Ramdas Stadium.

State Level Sports Complexes in Haryana

Around 21 districts in the state have district-level sports complexes that have been built. HUDA is constructing a sports complex in both Panchkula and Gurugram.
Additionally, there are two state-level sports complexes situated in the state:

Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex

• Positioned within Rohtak district, it was founded in 2012 and serves as a versatile stadium catering to multiple sports such as cricket, football, and hockey.
• The facility also provides amenities for indoor sports including basketball, badminton, gymnastics, handball, volleyball, lawn tennis, table tennis, and kabaddi, among others.

Haryana State Level Sports Complex

• Positioned in Faridabad, this stands as the state's second sports complex.
• The facility conducts training sessions for various sports disciplines including gymnastics, boxing, badminton, athletics, and more.

Motilal Nehru Sports School

• Positioned in Rai village within Haryana's Sonipat district, this serves as the sole sports school in the state. Established by the Haryana Government on July 1, 1973, it aims to provide exceptional sports training and spans across a 300-acre area.
• The Haryana Government is working towards elevating this sports school to the status of a sports university. This institution provides top-notch training in various sports disciplines including tennis, basketball, volleyball, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and squash.

Center of Training and Excellence Haryana

• The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has established top-tier training centers, centers of excellence, and academies in Haryana, providing athletes from the state with international-level training.
• The SAI has set up a sports training center at HAU University in Hisar. Additionally, several training centers have been initiated by the Sports Authority of India in Haryana, each specializing in specific sports disciplines:
• SAI Training Center and Center of Excellence, Sonipat, known as Chaudhary Devi Lal North Regional Center, is situated in the Bahalgarh area of Sonipat district. It serves as the Northern Training Center and offers coaching in kabaddi, football, judo, hockey, basketball, wrestling, and swimming.
• SAI Training and Excellence Center, Hisar, is a prominent center for boxing training nationwide. It also provides coaching in athletics, handball, hockey, and wrestling.
• SAI Training Center, Kurukshetra, operating under the Chaudhary Devi Lal North Regional Office in Sonipat, focuses on judo, cycling, weightlifting, hockey, and athletics.
• SAI Training Center, Bhiwani, falls under the Chaudhary Devi Lal North Regional Center in Sonipat.
• SAI National Boxing Academy, located in Rohtak's Rajiv Gandhi State Sports Complex, was established in January 2017 as the country's inaugural National Boxing Academy. It concentrates on training boxers for upcoming Olympic Games and collaborates with Guru Gobind Singh University (Delhi) to oversee the trainees' details.
• The academy accommodates 120 trainees, 60 male and 60 female, providing comprehensive facilities for their stay and training.

Haryana Adventure Sports Academy

• The Government of Haryana issued a notification on January 4, 2016, establishing the Haryana Adventure Sports Academy.
• The primary goal was to raise awareness about adventure sports in the state. The academy was registered by the state government under the Haryana Institution Registration and Regulation Act, 2012. Its headquarters are situated in Panchkula district.
• The Chief Minister of the State serves as the chief patron of the Haryana Adventure Sports Academy, while the State Sports and Youth Minister acts as the Chairman. The Vice-Chairman is the Secretary of State’s Sports and Youth Affairs, and the Additional Director Secretary of this Department.
• Other members of the academy comprise the Executive Chairman of the National Adventure Club Chandigarh, Administrative Secretaries of the Tourism, Finance, Forest, and Civil Aviation Departments, the Managing Director of the Tourism Department, and the Director of the Sports Department.

Objectives of Haryana Adventure Sports Academy

• Offer training in ground, aero, and water sports to state athletes to foster their interest in these areas.
• Set up satellite centers, base camps, and training facilities for adventure sports within the state, collaborating with relevant institutes in the field.
• Cultivate enthusiasm for adventure sports among state players by organizing skill development and vocational training programs.
• Ensure robust physical facilities and infrastructure for adventure sports trainers in the state.
• Create employment opportunities for experienced state athletes by appointing them as coaches or consultants.

State Physical Fitness Programmes

• In 2015, the State Government initiated physical fitness initiatives in collaboration with NSS, NCC, Nehru Youth Centers, and Bharat Scouts and Guides.
• The primary objective was to engage individuals of diverse age groups in sports and physical activities.

Activities undertaken within the State Physical Fitness Programmes included:

• Conducting special campaigns for physical fitness across every school in the state.
• Organizing specialized sports training programs in community areas statewide.
• Hosting sports competitions within the state.
• Integrating sports as an 'entry-level activity' within the state's community development programs.

Arena Competitions of Haryana

• Haryana hosts various arena competitions annually to preserve its wrestling heritage. These include the District Kumar and District Kesari competitions at the district level and the State Kumar and State Kesari competitions at the state level.
• As outlined in the Sports Policy of 2015, the state allocates prizes of ₹5100 for the first prize, ₹3100 for the second prize, and ₹2100 for the third prize in the state-level arena wrestling competition.
• In the Haryana Kumar Dangal Competition, following the Sports Policy of 2015, the first prize amounts to ₹51000, the second prize to ₹31000, and the third prize to ₹21000.
• As per the Sports Policy of 2015, the Haryana Kesari Dangal Competition awards ₹151000 for the first prize, ₹100000 for the second prize, and ₹51000 for the third prize.

Haryana State Sports Policy, 2015

• The Government of Haryana implemented the New Sports Policy in 2015 to advance sports and enhance sports-related infrastructure within the state.
• Haryana has made substantial contributions to the sports sector, boasting players who have earned recognition globally. The state's youth demonstrates a keen interest in sports, particularly in wrestling, which is a prominent sport in Haryana.

The primary objectives of this sports policy include:

• Offering equal opportunities to all residents of the state to engage in sports and fostering collective participation and excellence in sporting endeavors.
• Developing top-notch sports infrastructure of high quality.
• Encouraging, training, and supporting athletes to partake in national and international competitions.
• Emphasizing the enhancement of facilities in educational institutions, including universities, to promote sports.
• Cultivating an exemplary sports culture by instilling moral and ideological values.
• Attracting young talent to sports, identifying sporting potential, and rewarding exceptional athletes.
• Addressing the specific requirements of disabled athletes, facilitating their involvement in sports, and promoting adventure sports within the state.
• On May 4, 2015, the Haryana Government incorporated Deaflympics (Olympics for the deaf) as part of its sports policy.

Cash Prize for Various Sports Competitions

The cash rewards outlined in the New Sports Policy of 2015 for winning athletes are as follows:

• For Olympic and Para Olympics winners: ₹6 crore for Gold, ₹4 crore for Silver, ₹2.5 crore for Bronze, and ₹15 lakh for participating players.
• Asian and Para Asian Games winners: ₹3 crore for Gold, ₹1.5 crore for Silver, ₹75 lakh for Bronze, and ₹7.5 lakh for participating players.
• Commonwealth Games winners: ₹1.5 crore for Gold, ₹75 lakh for Silver, ₹50 lakh for Bronze, and ₹7.5 lakh for participating players.
• World Cup competition winners: ₹25 lakh for Gold, ₹20 lakh for Silver, ₹15 lakh for Bronze, and ₹7.5 lakh for participating players.
• Youth Olympics winners: ₹10 lakh for Gold, ₹7.5 lakh for Silver, and ₹5 lakh for Bronze.
• National competition winners: ₹3 lakh for Gold, ₹2 lakh for Silver, and ₹1 lakh for Bronze.
• National level Kesari Dangal winners: ₹31000 for Gold, ₹21000 for Silver, and ₹11000 for Bronze.