CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Lays Foundation Stone of Sports Stadium in Samana, Says Sports Are Most Effective Weapon Against Drugs
City Air News
Jun 26, 2026 08:26
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Samana, June 26, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the state government is constructing 3,100 stadiums across the state to promote sporting culture and wean away the youth from the curse of drugs. While laying the foundation stone of a sports stadium in Samana, the Chief Minister said that the state government is making unprecedented investments in sports infrastructure to encourage youth participation in sports, eradicate the menace of drugs and prepare athletes to excel at national and international levels.
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This sports stadium will be constructed over nine acres of Panchayati (village common) land at an estimated cost of ₹10.35 crore. The stadium will feature an international-standard 400-metre synthetic athletics track with eight lanes. The synthetic track will be suitable for hosting athletic events such as 100-metre, 200-metre and 400-metre races, along with other track competitions.”
He said sports is the strongest weapon in the fight against drugs.
