Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates Kailashahar indoor sports hall
The new facility honours former footballer Rangalal Das as part of the state drive to expand sports infrastructure and engage youth.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha opened the Rangalal Das Memorial Indoor Sports Hall and unveiled a marble statue of Swami Vivekananda at the District Sports Complex in Kailashahar on Saturday.
Speaking near the Unakoti District Youth Affairs and Sports Office on Saptami during Durga Puja, Dr Saha highlighted the state government's ongoing effort to expand modern athletic facilities across Tripura. He urged young people to embrace sports as a means to build discipline, self-confidence, and teamwork, while actively avoiding drug abuse.
Honouring Tripura's sports legacy
The Chief Minister explained that naming the Kailashahar indoor complex after noted local footballer Rangalal Das is part of a broader policy to recognize figures who shaped the state's sporting landscape. By naming venues after prominent athletes and coaches, the state aims to preserve Tripura's sporting history and inspire upcoming generations.
| Sports facility | Location | Named in honour of |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor sports hall | Kailashahar | Rangalal Das |
| Synthetic athletics track | Dasharath Dev State Sports Complex | Dev Bhakti Jamatia |
| Synthetic hockey ground | Badharghat | Swadeshpriya Nandi |
| Synthetic football ground | Badharghat | Pratul Bhattacharya |
| Synthetic athletics track | Panisagar | Arunabha Roy |
| Youth hostel | Ambassa | Madhusudan Saha |
Infrastructure expansion across the state
Dr Saha noted that several major sports infrastructure projects are currently underway throughout Tripura, including new synthetic turf football grounds, modern athletics tracks, and swimming pools. He said these projects support the broader national momentum towards development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat and Viksit Tripura by 2047.
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Tinku Roy also addressed the event, which featured a mass yoga demonstration by local participants.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Inauguration date | 17 October 2026 | Official ceremony details |
| Target vision year | 2047 | Chief Minister Manik Saha statement |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Rangalal Das | Noted Kailashahar footballer after whom the indoor sports hall is named. |
| Manik Saha | Chief Minister of Tripura who inaugurated the sports hall and unveiled the statue. |
| Tripura | Indian state undertaking sports infrastructure expansion. |
| Kailashahar | Town in Unakoti district where the inauguration took place. |
| Government of Tripura | State government managing infrastructure and sports development projects. |
