Athletes, public oppose hasty inauguration of Jevargi taluk stadium; force MLA to leave
Kalaburagi: Athletes and the public strongly protested against the hasty inauguration of Jevargi taluk stadium by KKRDB chairman and Jevargi MLA Ajay Singh. During his visit to attend the World Yoga Day event on Saturday, the athletes confronted him about the incomplete facilities at the stadium.
The protesters pointed out that essential infrastructure was missing, and the indoor stadium construction remained unfinished. They emphasised that inaugurating an incomplete facility would compromise its functionality and purpose. The situation became tense when athletes and local residents jointly raised their voices against the premature opening.
The demonstrators highlighted that proper sports facilities, including training areas, changing rooms, and basic amenities, were yet to be installed.
The lack of adequate infrastructure would hinder athletes' training and preparation for competitions. The indoor stadium, which was meant to provide year-round training facilities, still required significant work to be operational.
Local sports enthusiasts expressed concern that rushing the inauguration would affect the quality of sports development in the region. They demanded that the stadium should be opened only after all facilities were properly completed and tested. The protest culminated in a heated exchange between the athletes and Ajay Singh, with the public joining in to voice their disapproval. Opposition and arguments forced Ajay Singh to leave the stadium without inaugurating it, said a source.
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