In a significant step toward promoting athletics and sporting excellence, the Maharashtra government has sanctioned a ₹100 crore modernization plan for the Divisional Sports Complex in Nagpur, announced on October 9, 2025. The upgrade aims to transform the existing facility into a state-of-the-art hub equipped with advanced infrastructure for athletics, swimming, indoor sports, and training academies. The project will include new seating arrangements, floodlights, synthetic tracks, and a digital scoreboard, making it capable of hosting national and international events. This initiative follows earlier attempts to revamp the complex that never fully materialized. In 2017, the state announced a ₹40 crore renovation project that saw limited progress, and again in 2021, the complex received partial funding for maintenance ahead of a state-level athletics meet. Sports enthusiasts have long criticized the facility’s deteriorating condition, citing damaged tracks, outdated equipment, and inadequate facilities for athletes. The new plan, officials claim, will finally address those long-standing issues. Work on the project is expected to begin early next year, with completion targeted before the 2027 National Games. The upgrade also aligns with Nagpur’s growing profile as a sporting hub—having successfully hosted events like the Khelo India Youth Games and several national cricket fixtures at Jamtha Stadium. Authorities believe the redevelopment will not only benefit local athletes but also attract national training camps and tournaments, boosting both sports culture and tourism in the region. #NagpurSportsComplex #SportsInfrastructure #NagpurDevelopment #MaharashtraGovernment #SportsUpgrade #AthleticsIndia #NagpurNews #NationalGames2027 #SportsInvestment #UrbanDevelopment
