Karnali state chief calls for massive modernization in sports structures
KARNALI: DEC. 30 – Karnali state chief Tilak Pariyar has stressed the need for massive modernization of the sports infrastructures in the state.
Addressing the first-anniversary function of Karnali state Sports Development Council in Birendranagar, Surkhet, today, the state chief said the construction of modern sports infrastructures would help in the production of promising sportspersons thereby contributing to the development of the country’s sports sector.
“The successful players are disciplined, civilized, healthy and have a high sense of morality. The production of such players takes the society towards the path of civilization,” he said, adding that the sports sector had a big role in enhancing the national identity in the international arena.
He said the state government has already started the construction of the Karnali state Stadium, a state pride project, to that connection.
On the occasion, the state chief also extended best wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity and continued progress of all the Nepalis including the Gurung community on the occasion of the Tamu Lhosar Festival. Tamu Lhosar is the New Year festival of the Gurung community.
Chief Secretary of the state government Raj Kumar Shrestha said the state government has started construction of the modern stadium with a seating capacity of 10,000 for the development of the sports sector and production of the best players in Karnali province.
Council’s member-secretary Bishwamitra Sanjyal said that they have started the construction of the stadium with an international-standard covered hall with the objective of hosting the 10th National Games in Karnali. He said the project would be completed in 30 months.
-RSS
