Dibrugarh: Union minister and Dibrugarh MP Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the multi-disciplinary sports complex at Khanikar in Dibrugarh.The complex is set to become Assam’s largest multi-sport stadium. Sonowal inspected various infrastructural aspects of the facility and offered guidance and suggestions for further development.Sonowal, who as then CM laid the foundation stone of the ambitious project on March 1, 2019, expressed deep satisfaction at witnessing the stadium take shape over the years. The visit held special significance for the Union minister, as the project represents a vision he championed more than seven years ago.”I firmly believe that this sports infrastructure, equipped with modern facilities, will open up new horizons for the sports world in Dibrugarh district and across upper Assam. This stadium will prove to be a milestone in developing the sports talent of our youth,” Sonowal said.The complex, built across 104 bighas in Khanikar beside the Dibrugarh City Bypass at Rs 233 crore, currently accommodates approximately 5,000 spectators following the inauguration of its Phase-1 by Union home minister Amit Shah on Jan 30, 2026. Phase-2, sanctioned at Rs 209 crore, will expand the seating capacity to 35,000, firmly establishing it as the largest multi-sports stadium in Assam.“This stadium is going to be the largest multi-sports stadium in Assam. The expansion work will transform Dibrugarh into a world-class sporting destination for athletes across the northeast and beyond,” Sonowal added.The Phase-1 facility already boasts an impressive array of infrastructure, including an indoor stadium, a swimming pool complex, a football playground, a synthetic athletic track, courts for lawn tennis, volleyball and badminton, along with residential hostels for athletes, a VIP block and other world-class amenities built to international standards.The project has been a cornerstone of the BJP govt’s broader vision for Dibrugarh’s development. In 2023, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to upgrade the complex to its 35,000-capacity avatar, reinforcing state govt’s commitment to developing sports infrastructure in upper Assam.Officials accompanying Sonowal during the inspection noted that the facility has the potential to host not only national-level competitions but also international sporting events, which could significantly boost tourism and the regional economy.The sports complex is part of a wider development push in Dibrugarh, which is being elevated to serve as Assam’s second capital. Alongside the sports complex, a second legislative assembly complex — also whose foundation was laid by Amit Shah in Jan — is under construction at Rs 284 crore, further cementing the city’s growing administrative and sporting stature.
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of the sports complex at Khanikar
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of the sports complex at Khanikar
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of the sports complex at Khanikar
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of the sports complex at Khanikar
