Matter Of Pride For India That Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Is Now World’s Largest Cricket Stadium: President Kovind
Mumbai: President Ram Nath Kovind said on Wednesday that it is a matter of pride that the 1,32,000-seater Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Motera has become the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium and the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, President Kovind also said that the stadium also provides world-class facilities for various sports activities.
“It is a matter of pride for us that Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium has become the largest cricket stadium in the world with a capacity of 1.32 lakh spectators. The stadium is not only the largest in the world but also provides world-class facilities for various sporting activities,” he said.
The President also congratulated the officials of the Gujarat Cricket Association, who were currently instrumental in shaping the new stadium.
“With a gold rating of green-building certification, it is a good example of environmentally friendly development. The stadium reflects the aspirations and capabilities of New India that have made a strong mark on the world stage,” he said.
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He further said that the dominance that India has achieved in cricket reinforces the belief that the country has the potential to achieve a high position in the world as well as in many other fields.
“India is called the ‘powerhouse of cricket or the hub of cricket’, so it is quite fitting that the world’s largest cricket stadium is now in our country as well,” he said.
The Sports Enclave will serve as a “multi-sport venue” and will also provide facilities to host national and international events. He praised the Prime Minister for encouraging sportspersons in Gujarat during his tenure as Chief Minister.
He said, “A new culture of sports is being developed by the central government across the country. Campaigns like ‘Kheloindia’ and ‘Fit-India’ are creating a trend for people to encourage good health and sports.”
The newly-built Motera Stadium was renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium before the pink ball Test between India and England. Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju were also present on the occasion.
On February 24, 2019, the then President of the United States of America, Donald Trump visited Motera stadium for the ‘Namaste Trump’ event, and exactly one year later, the newly-built stadium will now host its first international cricket match.
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