Jaipur, December 07, 2024.
In a historic initiative to transform sports in rural Rajasthan, the Shekhawati Sports Academy is being established on a sprawling 16-acre campus in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar. This ambitious project seeks to provide world-class sports infrastructure and training, unlocking grassroots talent and preparing athletes to compete in international tournaments, including the Olympics.
Yogendra Rajpuria, President of Shekhawati Sports Academy, remarked, “Shekhawati Sports Academy will usher in a new era for sports in Rajasthan. Our vision, ‘KhelegaShekhawati, Jeetega Bharat,’ reflects our dedication to nurturing young talent, promoting sports at the grassroots level, and preparing athletes to bring laurels to India on the global stage.”
Suresh Pansari, Secretary of Shekhawati Sports Academy, added, “This Academy marks a milestone in the development of sports in Rajasthan. The state-of-the-art facility offers world-class infrastructure and training opportunities for athletes. We are confident that Rajasthan will play a pivotal role in nurturing exceptional talent, helping Bharat achieve glory in international sports.”
The Academy will feature cutting-edge facilities supporting a variety of sports disciplines:
- Outdoor Sports Complex: An 8-lane, 400-meter race track; courts for volleyball, kabaddi, and kho-kho; facilities for long jump, high jump, javelin, discus, and hammer throw; and a 1,500-capacity spectator gallery.
- Modern Cricket Stadium: Designed with a spectator gallery accommodating over 2,000 people.
- Skate Park: Inclusive zones for beginners and advanced athletes.
- Indoor Sports Complex: A semi-Olympic swimming pool, gymnastics hall, gym, badminton and table tennis courts, and shooting ranges spread across three floors.
- Residential Facilities: Accommodations for 300 athletes, ensuring accessibility for players from rural and remote areas.
- Teacher Training Institute: Offering diploma, B.P.Ed., and M.P.Ed. programs to advance physical education.
- Community Spaces: A banquet hall for 250 people and expansive gardens for social gatherings.
- Administrative and Support Areas.
The Shekhawati Sports Academy aspires to become a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes from Rajasthan. With its unparalleled facilities and comprehensive training programs, the Academy will play a pivotal role in realizing India’s Olympic ambitions, nurturing a generation of medal-winning athletes, and fostering a vibrant sports culture in the country.
The Shekhawati Sports Academy, named the RamnarainRuiaShekhawati Sports Academy, is being constructed by the Ramgarh ShekhawatiParishad with support from numerous philanthropists and community leaders. Notable supporters include Amla Ruia, Dilip Piramal, Mukul Aggarwal, Kamal Poddar, Kamal Rajpuria, Pawan Saraf, Suresh Pansari, and Sanjay Kirtania, among others.
The Academy’s Managing Committee features prominent individuals committed to developing sports in the region, including: Yogendra Rajpuria, Prakash Kirtania, Suresh Pansari, Naval Bansal, Amla Ruia, Sudhir Sharma, Prabhat Khemka, NavinPansari, Harish Khemka and Sanjay Kirtania.
