Bihar’s First Sports Academy and University

• 30 Aug 2024

Why in News?

Recently, On the occasion of National Sports Day Bihar chief minister inaugurated the state’s first Sports Academy and Bihar Sports University which is a part of the International Sports Complex in Rajgir.

Key Points

• The International Sports Complex will be a venue for training in 24 sports disciplines simultaneously.
  • The players will be provided all the facilities including training, accommodation and medical facilities, on the same campus.
  • The complex includes a main cricket stadium, along with eight smaller stadiums, a world-class sports library and training centres for various sports.
  • The main stadium will have a seating capacity of about 50,000 spectators, while the smaller stadiums will have a seating arrangement for 10,000 spectators.
    • It includes facilities for athletics, football, hockey, volleyball, kabaddi, and many other sports.
• According to the sources, Rajgir would be hosting the six-nation’s Asian Women Hockey Championship in November.
• The state government approved the establishment of Bihar Sports University in July 2021.
  • The primary objectives of this university are to promote sports education in the domains of physical education, sports science, sports technology, sports management, and sports training within the state of Bihar.
  • The university is envisioned to serve as a high-level research and training center for sports.

National Sports Day

• About:
  • The day was first designated and celebrated in 2012 as India’s National Sports Day.
  • The nation celebrates the day honouring our sports stars.
  • The president gives away sports awards such as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, and Dhyan Chand Awards on this occasion.
• Significance:
  • The primary motto of National Sports Day is to promote awareness about the significance of sports and being physically active in day-to-day life.
  • The Government of India organises various programs, events, seminars etc to raise awareness about the significance of National Sports Day.