Coimbatore: In a landmark boost for para-sports, the Tamil Nadu government has granted administrative approval for Coimbatore Corporation’s Paralympic Sports Complex at Rs 9.90 crore, targeting international-standard training for para-athletes across western Tamil Nadu.
Site and Funding Details
The indoor stadium spans 1.10 acres in Ward 33, Jeeva Nagar near Kavundampalayam, selected for accessibility. Corporation sought Rs 15 crore in October 2025 DPR; state sanctioned Rs 9.90 crore initially from Municipal Administration Department. Construction kicks off “in coming weeks”.
Earlier proposals eyed 2.42 acres in Ward 45 at Rs 15 crore, revised post-Sports Development Authority inputs for ramps/accessibility.
World-Class Facilities for Para-Athletes
The complex will host table tennis, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, badminton indoors, plus javelin, discus, shot put, club throw outdoors – all per Paralympic standards. Amenities include:
Regional Impact: Boon for Western Tamil Nadu
Facility serves para-athletes from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, filling infrastructure gaps noted by Coimbatore Para Sports Association president Sharmila Ram Anandh. “A dedicated space for training, events, and mobility features like ramps/shooting gym,” she endorsed earlier.
Project Timeline and Vision
Post-DPR submission (Oct 2025), approval accelerates inclusive sports push amid India’s Paralympic medal surge (29 at Paris 2024). Commissioner confirmed design tweaks ensure compliance; full ops eyed by late 2026.
This joins Tamil Nadu’s sports infra drive, complementing Chennai’s facilities and eyeing 2028 LA Paralympics qualifiers.
Civic Milestone: Coimbatore’s first para-focused venue promotes “practice, competitions, and empowerment”.
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