{"id":19105,"date":"2026-02-09T14:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=19105"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:38:10","slug":"khelo-india-multipurpose-hall-at-sai-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar-is-a-crucial-addition-to-maharashtras-olympic-readiness-says-mos-raksha-khadse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=19105","title":{"rendered":"\u201cKhelo India Multipurpose Hall at SAI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is a crucial addition to Maharashtra\u2019s Olympic readiness,\u201d says MoS Raksha Khadse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u201cKhelo India Multipurpose Hall at SAI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is a crucial addition to Maharashtra\u2019s Olympic readiness,\u201d says MoS Raksha Khadse<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\"><br \/>\nUnion MoS also dedicates high-performance sports science equipment under ICICI Foundation\u2019s CSR initiative.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 08 FEB 2026 8:31PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In a significant step towards strengthening India\u2019s sports ecosystem, Smt. Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs &amp; Sports, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at the Sports Authority of India\u2019s National Centre of Excellence (NCoE), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/WhatsAppImage2026-02-08at8.17.38PM(2)FWI3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>On the occasion, high-performance sports science equipment contributed by the ICICI Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative was inaugurated and dedicated to athletes. The upcoming Multipurpose Hall will provide modern infrastructure for training, fitness and performance development of sportspersons under the Khelo India Mission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Addressing the gathering, Smt. Raksha Khadse said that the Khelo India Mission is creating a robust sporting ecosystem by integrating grassroots development with world-class infrastructure. She highlighted that CSR partnerships are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening advanced facilities and scientific training systems, directly enhancing athletes\u2019 preparation for national and international competitions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/WhatsAppImage2026-02-08at8.17.38PM(1)G7YW.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The event was attended by Shri Abhijeet Singh Pawar, Zonal Head, ICICI Bank; Shri Arjun Gaikwad, President, MASSIA; and Dr. Monika Ghuge, Deputy Director, Sports Authority of India, along with senior officials of SAI and other stakeholders.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The collaboration between the Sports Authority of India and ICICI Foundation reflects a growing synergy between government initiatives and corporate participation in sports development. Such partnerships are expected to strengthen high-performance programmes and create greater opportunities for young athletes in the region.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/WhatsAppImage2026-02-08at8.17.38PMTR03.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Khelo India Mission continues to focus on infrastructure development, early talent identification and scientific support systems to accelerate India\u2019s journey towards becoming a leading global sporting nation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cKhelo India Multipurpose Hall at SAI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is a crucial addition to Maharashtra\u2019s Olympic readiness,\u201d says MoS Raksha Khadse Union MoS also dedicates high-performance sports science equipment under ICICI Foundation\u2019s CSR initiative. Posted On: 08 FEB 2026 8:31PM by PIB Delhi In a significant step towards strengthening India\u2019s sports ecosystem, Smt. 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