Assam: CM takes stock of progress of construction of cricket stadium, swimming pool at Amingaon

Guwahati, May 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday took stock of the progress of construction of the cricket stadium and swimming pool at Amingaon here. The state government has been consistently working to enhance sports infrastructure and support athletes across various disciplines by developing modern training facilities in the state, a statement said.

This is aimed at positioning Assam to host national and international sporting events. To assist emerging athletes from both urban and rural areas, efforts are being made to create an environment conducive to sporting excellence, it said.

As part of these efforts, the construction of a cricket stadium and a swimming pool is underway at Amingaon.

Chief Minister Sarma stated that, in addition to the Sarusajai Sports Complex and the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, a new cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 20,000 is being developed at Amingaon.

He noted that the construction is expected to be completed by early 2026. The Amingaon stadium, he added, is being developed to host One Day Internationals, T20 matches, and other sporting events comparable to those held at Sarusajai and Barsapara.

He also mentioned that essential infrastructure such as alternative access routes, adequate parking facilities, and other amenities would be developed in phases. Additionally, the venue would be used for various international shows and events for the general public.

He further stated that the Nehru Stadium is planned to be redeveloped into a comprehensive sports facility suitable for national and international competitions, and that there are plans to build a new stadium at Chandrapur in Guwahati also.

Regarding the swimming pool at Amingaon, he expressed confidence that its construction will be completed soon.

During this visit, the Chief Minister also attended a training session at the National Center of Excellence for Badminton of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) in Amingaon and interacted with the coaches present.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Special Commissioner & Special Secretary of the Public Works Department (B & NH) Raj Chakrabarty, Kamrup District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra, and other senior officials from the departments concerned.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.

Great initiative by Assam government! Northeast has so much untapped sporting talent. With proper infrastructure, we can produce champions like Mary Kom and Hima Das. Hope they also focus on maintaining these facilities long-term. 🤞

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Priya M.

While stadiums are good, I hope they're not neglecting basic sports facilities in schools and colleges. Ground reality is many government schools in Assam don't even have proper playgrounds. Development should be balanced.

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Arjun B.

As a cricket fan from Guwahati, this is exciting news! Barsapara stadium already gives us great matches, another international venue will put Assam on sports tourism map. Hope they maintain pitch quality better than some other new stadiums in India.

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Monali D.

Swimming pool construction is most welcome! Northeast has great potential in aquatic sports but lacks facilities. My daughter trains in Delhi because we don't have Olympic-standard pools here. Hope this changes soon 💪

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Sandeep T.

Good to see focus on sports infrastructure, but hope they're also investing in coaches and training programs. What's the use of stadiums if we don't develop players who can compete at that level? Need holistic approach.

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Neha P.

Hope they consider local traffic management while planning. Barsapara matches already create huge jams. Amingaon needs better connectivity before hosting big events. Infrastructure should include transport solutions too!

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