Pune: The athletics stadium in the premises of the Army Sports Institute (ASI) of Southern Command here will be named. Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra In honor of their historic achievement and to inspire the training of young athletes at the Institute.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the naming ceremony to be held on August 23. Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and southern army Commander Lt Gen JS Nain will attend the ceremony. The facility will be known as ‘Neeraj Chopra Army Sports Stadium’. Pune Cantonment‘.
“The stadium is of international standard where all athletes train every day. We have recently revamped the facility. Since the stadium is not named after a prominent figure, we have named it after him. Neeraj Chopra As the best gift on ASI’s maiden visit after winning an Olympic gold medal,” said an Army officer.
Built and commissioned in 2006, the stadium features a 400-metre synthetic track and spectator seating. Chopra, a junior commissioned officer Indian Army, had a brief javelin thrower training in the early phase of his career in ASI.
“Chopra will interact with other athletes at the ASI during his maiden visit,” the official said.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the naming ceremony to be held on August 23. Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and southern army Commander Lt Gen JS Nain will attend the ceremony. The facility will be known as ‘Neeraj Chopra Army Sports Stadium’. Pune Cantonment‘.
“The stadium is of international standard where all athletes train every day. We have recently revamped the facility. Since the stadium is not named after a prominent figure, we have named it after him. Neeraj Chopra As the best gift on ASI’s maiden visit after winning an Olympic gold medal,” said an Army officer.
Built and commissioned in 2006, the stadium features a 400-metre synthetic track and spectator seating. Chopra, a junior commissioned officer Indian Army, had a brief javelin thrower training in the early phase of his career in ASI.
“Chopra will interact with other athletes at the ASI during his maiden visit,” the official said.
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