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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Why should we pay to represent state, ask athletes as Bengaluru Kanteerava stadium mandates entry fee
Bengaluru: Just weeks after thousands of young fans were inspired to take up athletics after witnessing World Champion Neeraj Chopra who was in action here, the Sree Kanteerava Stadium is back in focus with athletes and coaches raising objection to the department of youth empowerment and sports (DYES)'s decision to collect entry fee. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They have been using the facility for training sessions for free till now. "Instead of promoting youngsters who make an effort to undergo rigorous training to win laurels for the state, the govt is trying to make it difficult for them. The Sree Kanteerava Stadium is a govt facility and it's unfair to ask the state or national or international athletes to pay Rs 300 per month or Rs 3,000 per year to train there," a coach, who conducts training sessions at the venue, told TOI. According to coaches, many students have stopped training at the stadium as they don't want to pay the newly introduced fee. "There are a lot of underprivileged kids who come to train at the stadium and it's a big setback for them. The officials are saying they will waive off the entry fee for deserving candidates but not everyone will be having the BPL cards," they said, adding: "What was more shocking was that DYES even asked the coaches to pay an entry fee. " As per the decision taken by the DYES and the Stadium Management Committee, the trainees aged below 16/above 60 and top athletes should pay Rs 300 per month or Rs 3,000 per year. And for those who are above 16 years and below 60, the entry fee is Rs 600 per month and Rs 6,000 per year. The department will charge another Rs 50 as ID card fee. For one day, the entry is Rs 30, states the application form for the ID card, of which TOI has a copy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The coaches also wondered why the DYES is still restricting access to the field area. "We are forced to pay the entry fee but are allowed to use only the track. The field area is still out of bounds for us. From the hurdles to the starting blocks, the coaches themselves are getting equipment to train the athletes and yet, they are charging an entry fee. From this week, they have made it very strict at the entry gate. It's high time the govt reviewed the decision," they said. Meanwhile, DYES officials said they will ensure that not a single child who wants to train but is not able to pay the fee will be left out. "We will ensure that all the deserving kids who can't bear the fee will be allowed to train on a case-to-case basis. We have introduced a nominal fee just to streamline the system as there were a lot of coaches who were using the facility and taking hefty fees from their wards," they said. When asked about the decision to charge entry fee from state, national and international athletes, they said: "We are open to feedback from athletes and coaches and if needed, we can look into their grievances as we have just introduced this new measure." Inset HOW MUCH TO PAY Below 16/above 60 years/state/national/international athlete-- Rs 300 per month-Rs 3,000 per year Above 16/below 60 years -- Rs 600 per month-Rs 6,000 per year Source: The department of youth empowerment and sports
New Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Neeraj Chopra praises Karnataka government for hosting international event
BENGALURU: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra praised the Karnataka government, the Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) and the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) for their support in hosting the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic — India's first international marquee javelin competition. Scheduled at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, the event is co-organised by Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). It has been granted gold- level status by World Athletics, a recognition of its global relevance. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Chopra said, 'I would like to thank the Government of Karnataka, KOA and DYES for playing a key role in ensuring that the stadium meets international standards. Their efforts will create a world-class experience for athletes and fans. I am especially grateful to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and MLC Dr K Govindaraj for their support.' Siddaramaiah said, 'We are proud that India's most successful Olympic athlete is bringing a world-class athletics event to our country. Karnataka is committed to supporting this sporting revolution, and we have assured Neeraj of our full backing.' KOA president and MLC Dr K Govindaraj said they have worked closely with DYES to ensure that all preparations are on track. From the pitch to the stands, the upgrades are meant to deliver an international experience, he added.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Neeraj Chopra Classic set to expand with more events in coming years
The Neeraj Chopra Classic could become a bigger event in the coming years with the addition of more events, Neeraj Chopra said here on Thursday. The inaugural edition of the World Athletics Gold status event, which will be held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday, is currently reserved for javelin throw. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) and the DYES, Neeraj said, 'In the coming years, we are going to add more events, and increase the scale of the tournament. This will give a chance for all our Indian athletes to compete against world-class athletes at a global event.' The star-studded field is bound to inspire young, aspiring athletes, Neeraj said. The two-time Olympic medallist is no stranger to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, having attended many Bengaluru FC matches at the venue. The 27-year-old expects an electric atmosphere on Saturday. 'It will be a very good atmosphere. I think a lot of people will come to support us. We are also inviting local track and field athletes. I want parents to bring their children so that the sport of track and field rises in popularity,' Neeraj said. Neeraj spoke about his long association with the city of Bengaluru, having trained here in the past. 'Namaskara, Karnataka,' Neeraj smiled and said, 'I feel very good about coming to Bengaluru. I have trained here at SAI for five to six months in 2016-17. We used to roam in malls, M.G. Road… It was fun, and I miss those days. 'But yes, this is my first time competing in Bengaluru. And that too in an international event. I'm happy with the preparations. I thank the DYES, Karnataka Olympic Association, the Karnataka government, (KOA president) Govind Raj and the Karnataka Chief Minister for helping us host this event on short notice,' Neeraj said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mysuru to get multidisciplinary sports complex with velodrome and academies
Mysuru: In a major boost to the city's sporting infrastructure, the department of youth empowerment and sports (DYES) submitted a formal proposal to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) for the development of a world-class, multi-disciplinary sports complex at over 25.2 acres of Muda-owned land, the complex is designed to accommodate a range of sporting disciplines, including athletics, cycling, Kho Kho, volleyball, wrestling, and basketball. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Key features of the proposed facility include a synthetic athletic track, an international-standard velodrome, dedicated basketball courts, and specialised academies for Kho-Kho, volleyball, and wrestling. This initiative, announced by chief minister Siddaramaiah in the recent state budget, aims to elevate Mysuru's status in the national sports arena and inspire more local youth to consider sports as a viable original plan for an international cricket stadium on the site was cancelled due to the presence of a 2.28-acre waterbody. Instead of abandoning the project, DYES reimagined the space and chose to integrate the waterbody into the new plan. The rejuvenated waterbody will not only enhance the aesthetics of the complex but will also serve practical functions, including supporting ground maintenance and ecological located adjacent to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre and along the Outer Ring Road, the new sports complex will also include sports hostel accommodation and practice grounds, making it a comprehensive training and competition long-pending velodrome, originally announced in the 2023–24 state budget but delayed due to land constraints, is a key highlight of the project. With 10 to 15 acres earmarked for the velodrome, the facility will also include pump tracks and dirt tracks to support various cycling disciplines, boosting Mysuru's prominence in competitive to TOI, Bhaskar Nayak, assistant director at DYES, confirmed that the proposal was formally submitted to Muda. "The engineering team is currently conducting a land survey and valuation. Once completed, the land will be transferred to DYES for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR), which will include cost estimations. The project is in line with the , which has earmarked Rs 2 crore each for establishing wrestling, volleyball, and Kho-Kho academies in Mysuru," he stated."The new complex is expected to ease the load on existing infrastructure such as Chamundi Vihar Stadium, enabling upgrades and facilitating Mysuru's emergence as a key regional centre for sports training and events," he the development of this state-of-the-art facility, Mysuru is poised to become a major hub for national and international sports, providing enhanced opportunities for aspiring athletes and supporting the overall growth of the sporting ecosystem in Karnataka, officials said.
