Gill inaugurates wrestling stadium
April 25th, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The wrestling stadium at the Indira Gandhi Sports complex was inaugurated by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports M.S. Gill here Sunday.
The new stadium, the venue for the Commonwealth Games, has a capacity of 6,932 people and a built-up area of 22,350 square metre.
Gill called the venue one of the best for wrestling in the country.
“It is a world-class venue and one of the best wrestling centres in the country. Everyone has worked hard and ensured that the stadium has the best of modern facilities,” said Gill.
“With the other stadiums also nearing completion, we are confident of delivering the best games ever. Now it it is the turn of wrestlers to perform and win medals for the country.”
Gill said the sports ministry, along with Indian Olympics Association, will hold national-level school competitions regularly in these stadiums after the Games.
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