Chennai: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a Global Sports City at Semmencherry in Chennai, a ₹261-crore multi-sport infrastructure project being developed by the Tamil Nadu govt.“The multi-sport infrastructure project will elevate Chennai’s standing across disciplines beyond chess, cricket, hockey and tennis, and strengthen Olympic training, sports tourism and the hosting of international events,” Stalin said, addressing sportspersons at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium during the Champions of Tamil Nadu programme.Stalin also issued appointment orders to 178 sportspersons, including para-athletes, under the govt’s sports quota in public sector undertakings and govt departments, while incentives were distributed to medal winners from national and international competitions.Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin later interacted with athletes, who placed a set of demands before the govt, including the provision of air-conditioning facilities across all SDAT hostels.
