Dibrugarh Sports Association names sports complex after Sarbananda Sonowal

way2barak November 25: Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA) has dedicated its newly constructed sports complex to Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal to recognise his contributions to sports development.

The facility, located at the Dibrugarh Outdoor Stadium, was officially christened as the “Sarbananda Sonowal Sports Complex” during a special general meeting of DDSA on Sunday.

The dedication acknowledges Sonowal’s pivotal role in transforming the region’s sporting infrastructure during his tenure as both Union minister of youth affairs and sports (2014-2016) and the CM (2016-2021). Under his leadership, several landmark projects were initiated, including multi-sports facilities, a cricket gallery, and a sports hostel at the Outdoor Stadium.

“We have decided to name the newly built sports complex the Sarbananda Sonowal Sports Complex in recognition of his tremendous contribution to sports development in the region. This is a great moment for the sports-loving people of the region,” DDSA president Kamakhya Saikia said.

The stadium, which regularly hosts Ranji Trophy matches and other national-level cricket tournaments, received significant upgrades during Sonowal’s tenure, including the installation of floodlights. Looking ahead, the DDSA has unveiled plans to further enhance the complex’s facilities.

“We are committed to developing this venue into a full-fledged sports complex, integrating both the existing Outdoor Stadium and DDSA Cricket Academy,” DDSA general secretary Niranjan Saikia said.