Bhubaneswar, March 29 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the Tennis centre at Kalinga Stadium sports complex developed at Rs 25 crore.
He also launched the logo and jersey of the upcoming international tennis tournament.
The Tennis centre is certified by the International Tennis Federation and features one synthetic centre court with a gallery seating for 1400, a gymnasium, players changing room, an auditorium, rooms for dignitaries, a media room, broadcast and administrative purposes.
The Tennis Centre at Kalinga stadium with eight synthetics is now capable of hosting matches under the aegis of the International Tennis Federation and Asian Tennis Federation.
The Chief Minister said Kalinga stadium sports complex has been admired as a hub of sports and a premier training ground that is nurturing champions of the future.
Tennis centre, he said will help unearth hidden talents and nurture potential medalists.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also felicitated sportspersons— Archana Majhi (Khokho), Swadhin Majhi (Athletics), Debasis Sahu (Tennis) and Jayanti Behera (Para-athletics) for their achievement at various international events.
