Administrator reviews preparations for Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027 in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, June 3
The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday visited the Athletics Track Sports Complex, Sector 7 in Chandigarh to review the preparations and proposed infrastructure upgradation plans for hosting the Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027, scheduled to be held in Chandigarh in next year
H Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh, and Vivek Partap Singh, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of Punjab, accompanied the Administrator, according to a release.
During the visit, the Administrator reviewed the existing facilities at the sports complex and discussed various development works being planned by the Chandigarh Administration to successfully host the prestigious international championship.
He emphasised the need for adequate seating arrangements to accommodate a large number of spectators and directed officials to ensure the construction of strong and durable sheds over the seating areas for long-term public convenience.
The Administrator also stressed the importance of creating smooth entry and exit arrangements, proper sanitation facilities, athlete-friendly infrastructure and other essential public amenities to provide a comfortable and well-managed experience for athletes, officials, spectators and visitors from across Asia.
Gulab Chand Kataria stated that hosting the Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027 is a matter of pride for Chandigarh and an important opportunity to further strengthen the city's sports infrastructure and international sporting profile.
He said the championship will help promote sports culture among the youth and showcase Chandigarh's capabilities in organising major international sporting events.
Home Secretary Mandip Singh Brar, Sports Secretary Prerna Puri, Chief Engineer CB Ojha, Director Sports Saurabh Kumar Arora, Director Competitions, Athletics Federation of India Ravinder Chaudhary, along with other senior officials of the Chandigarh Administration, were also present during the visit.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative, but I hope they also consider parking and traffic management. Sector 7 is already congested, and adding an international event will make it worse if planning isn't thorough. Sustainability should be key.
Chandigarh doing chandigarh things! 🏅 This is exactly the kind of exposure our youth need. We have talent, but we lack proper facilities for track events. Let's hope the government delivers on time and doesn't drag feet like usual.
As someone who grew up in Chandigarh, I'm chuffed! But I sincerely hope the administration also invests in training programs and grassroots athletics, not just flashy infrastructure. The real legacy is in developing athletes, not buildings.
Good to see proactive planning, but I hope the seating sheds are built to last—not cheap temporary structures that become unsafe after one monsoon. Also, proper accessibility for elderly and disabled visitors should be mandatory.
This is massive for Indian athletics! 🇮🇳 The Asian Relay Championships will attract top talent from across the continent. I just hope the cleanliness and sanitation standards are world-class—Chandigarh has the potential, but execution matters.
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