SAI to run National Centre of Excellence at Sigra stadium, Varanasi
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved an MoU with the Sports Authority of India to run Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra, Varanasi, and a National Centre of Excellence there. [UP Cabinet]
Background
- The stadium’s facilities were built under Khelo India. [UP Cabinet]
Why it matters
- Handing operations to SAI brings national coaching to eastern UP.
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How to use this in Mains
- Handing operations to SAI brings national coaching to eastern UP.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved an MoU with the Sports Authority of India to run Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra, Varanasi, and a National Centre of Excellence there [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 2 December 2025 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: sports infrastructure.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
The Sigra stadium in Varanasi is named after
Answer (a) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 2 December 2025 (Hindi PDF)
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