{"id":6490,"date":"2025-09-15T03:28:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T03:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6490"},"modified":"2025-09-15T03:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T03:28:03","slug":"home-minister-amit-shah-inaugurates-indias-largest-veer-savarkar-sports-complex-in-ahmedabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6490","title":{"rendered":"Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates India\u2019s Largest Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1>Home Minister <strong>Amit Shah Inaugurates India\u2019s Largest Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2>\n<em>Built at Rs. 825 crore, the ultra-modern complex positions Ahmedabad as future Olympic host.\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ahmedabad, Gujarat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad on Sunday September 14. Built at a cost of Rs. 825 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is now India\u2019s largest and among the most advanced sports complexes in the world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6491\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906682519-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906682519-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906682519-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906682519-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906682519-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906682519.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony.<\/p>\n<h3>A Vision Realized<\/h3>\n<p>Addressing the gathering, Amit Shah revealed that when he initially proposed the project to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the directive was clear: it should be developed as a world-class facility. Today, that vision has materialized in the form of a complex with cutting-edge amenities for athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6492\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906708088-1024x526.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906708088-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906708088-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906708088-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906708088-1536x789.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906708088.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Veer Savarkar Sports Complex is not just the largest in India but also one of the most modern globally,\u201d Shah stated. \u201cThis complex stands as a symbol of the transformation India has witnessed in the last 10 years under Prime Minister Modi\u2019s leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Honouring Veer Savarkar<\/h3>\n<p>The sports complex has been named after freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. Highlighting Savarkar&#8217;s daring escape attempt in Marseille while in British custody, Shah said, \u201cIt is fitting that a venue that inspires courage, resilience, and discipline bears the name of a man who exemplified all these qualities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope that athletes training here would not only aim to win medals but strive to bring pride and honour to the nation globally.<\/p>\n<h3>World-Class Features<\/h3>\n<p>Spread over <strong>1.19 lakh square meters<\/strong>, the eco-friendly complex boasts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seven grand entry gates<\/li>\n<li>Parking for 900 vehicles<\/li>\n<li>A 275-kilowatt solar power plant<\/li>\n<li>A 60 KLD sewage treatment plant<\/li>\n<li>Modern hostel facilities for athletes and coaches<\/li>\n<li>Medical and nutrition support<\/li>\n<li>A performance analysis theatre for slow-motion reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The complex includes dedicated zones like the <em>Fit India Zone<\/em> and <em>Outdoor Sports Zone<\/em>, making it a comprehensive hub for athlete development.<\/p>\n<h3>Ahmedabad: The Rising Sports Capital<\/h3>\n<p>Amit Shah emphasized that Ahmedabad is quickly transforming into India\u2019s sports capital. Alongside the <strong>Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium<\/strong> in Motera and the <strong>upcoming Sardar Patel Sports Complex<\/strong>, the new Veer Savarkar Sports Complex cements the city\u2019s growing reputation in global sports infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6494\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906687243-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906687243-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906687243-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906687243-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906687243-1536x981.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1757906687243.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By 2036, <strong>13 international tournaments<\/strong> are planned in Ahmedabad, including the <strong>World Police and Fire Games in 2029<\/strong>, making it a key contender to become the <strong>sports hub of Asia<\/strong>. Shah confirmed that the <strong>Government of India is preparing Ahmedabad to host the Olympic Games in 2036<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sports as a National Movement<\/h3>\n<p>Reflecting on India\u2019s transformation in sports, Shah highlighted key developments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>2014\u201315<\/strong>, the sports budget stood at \u20b91,643 crore.<\/li>\n<li>By <strong>2025<\/strong>, it increased to <strong>\u20b95,300 crore<\/strong> under Prime Minister Modi.<\/li>\n<li>India now boasts world-class infrastructure, transparent selection processes, and specialized training under initiatives like <strong>Khelo India<\/strong> and <strong>Fit India<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A new <strong>National Sports Policy (2025)<\/strong> outlines five key principles including integrating sports with education and using sports for economic and social development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shah credited this transformation for India\u2019s improved performance on the international stage. From <strong>only 20 Olympic medals between 1948\u20132012<\/strong>, India has won <strong>15 Olympic medals in just the past 8 years<\/strong>. In Paralympics, the count surged from <strong>8 medals historically to 52<\/strong> in recent years.<\/p>\n<h3>Athlete Support at the Core<\/h3>\n<p>Shah noted that under the <strong>TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Olympic athletes receive financial support up to \u20b950,000 per month.<\/li>\n<li>Core group and emerging athletes are also provided with monthly stipends and specialized training resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He stressed that this targeted support has created a \u201cstrong sports culture\u201d throughout the country.<\/p>\n<h3>Aiming for Global Excellence<\/h3>\n<p>As Ahmedabad positions itself to host major global tournaments, the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex will serve as a centerpiece of India\u2019s sporting future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy 2047, India must not remain second in any field, especially not in sports,\u201d Shah said. \u201cWith modern infrastructure, visionary leadership, and committed athletes, we are on track to lead the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Veer Savarkar Sports Complex is a collaborative initiative between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat. Designed to serve as a high-performance center for national and international athletes, it aligns with India\u2019s long-term vision to host the <strong>Olympic Games in Ahmedabad by 2036<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates India\u2019s Largest Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.\u00a0 Built at Rs. 825 crore, the ultra-modern complex positions Ahmedabad as future [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6490><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6495,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india-news","category-latest-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - 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