Bihar constitutes department of sports after flak over poor state of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, players’ body thrilled

After massive embarrassment over the bad state of affairs of Moin-ul-Haque Stadium in Patna which hosted the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai earlier this week, the Nitish Kumar leading Bihar government on Monday gave the nod to setting up a dedicated department to look after sports, sports persons and sports infrastructure in Bihar.

Elaborating on the jurisdiction of the newly-constituted sports department, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Bihar state cabinet department, S Siddharth said: “The department will focus on developing the state of sports in Bihar besides undertaking welfare activities for athletes. All sports infrastructure and sports universities will now fall under the ambit of the Department of Sports.”

Understanding the requirement of a new department designated for sports in Biharm Siddharth said: “The state government will now promote sports and ensure superior participation of Biharis on national & international levels.”

Bihar’s deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in particular for his background as a cricketer himself drew flak for the bad infrastructure of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna after the Ranji Trophy match.

Tejashvi Yadav recently called a review meeting to discuss the development and innovation of sports infrastructure in the state. Sharing a post on his social media handle, he talked about the details of the meeting and apprised that a world-class international stadium would be built there.

Deputy CM also listed the number of amenities that will be provided, including a sports complex, a five-star hotel, a restaurant, a better drainage system, a parking place and Patna Metro. Instructions have been provided to complete the DPR work within 2 weeks and take further action.

आज मोइन-उल-हक स्टेडियम के पुनर्विकास एवं नवनिर्माण संबंधित समीक्षा बैठक की।

यहां बनने वाले वर्ल्ड क्लास इंटरनेशनल स्टेडियम में स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्प्लेक्स, फाइव स्टार होटल, रेस्टोरेंट, बेहतर ड्रेनेज सिस्टम, पार्किंग व्यवस्था, पटना मेट्रो के साथ-साथ अन्य विश्वस्तरीय सुविधाओं की भी… pic.twitter.com/lLoKewRW6R

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) January 10, 2024

Bihar Players Association (BPA) appreciated the state government’s decision to constitute a department dedicated to sports in the state.

BPA chief Mityunjay Tiwari lamented that earlier all sports activities fell under the ambit of the Department of Art, Culture and Youth which was barely bothered about promoting sports activities in Bihar.

“The duo of Nitish-Tejashwi is working hard for sportspersons in the state. They came up with MEDAL LAO, NAUKRI PAO earlier,” said an elated Tiwari.

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It is noted that following the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Bihar at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, its poor conditions left viewers and cricket favourites disappointed and furious. Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad also slammed the BCA for poor maintenance of the stadium.

Can you believe it?

This is the stadium where Ranji Trophy match is being played between MUMBAI and Bihar.

Got this video on instagram. Someone with username Haanji Nitish has posted it #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/xlGfCyTtNy

— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) January 5, 2024