The multi-discipline sports complex, which is now under construction at Penthakata area in Puri, will mainly have the cricket stadium. This was disclosed by the office of the Chief Minister of Odisha today after V K Pandian, Secretary to Chief Minister, visited the Puri stadium project site and supervised the ongoing works yesterday.
The cricket stadium with practice nets and other facilities which will enable organising first-class cricket matches inclduing Ranji Trophy. Besides the cricket stadium, the complex will have a 50-m swimming pool, multi-purpose indoor hall (with facilities for boxing, wrestling, table tennis and gymnasium) and 100-seated sports hostel.
As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Pandian reviewed the project progress in detail and directed to expedite the completion. He mentioned that it is the dream of Chief Minister to make Puri into a world-class Heritage city with all suitable amenities.