Sports harsh sanghavi

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Narangpura, Ahmedabad, on Sunday. Built at a cost of Rs 825 crore, the state-of-the-art facility was dedicated to the nation as part of efforts to develop world-class sports infrastructure in Gujarat and work towards the vision of hosting the 2036 Olympics.

The ceremony was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi, Mayor Pratibha Jain, along with MPs, MLAs, officials, athletes, coaches and sports representatives.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Shah said sports are the “soul of India” and emphasised that, with its young population, the country must aim for excellence in the field. He highlighted reforms introduced in the last decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including modern infrastructure, advanced training, transparent selection processes, and greater opportunities for athletes to perform at international levels.