Baijalpur, Haryana – September 1, 2025 – Gallant Sports, India’s premier sports infrastructure company, has successfully completed a world-class AstroTurf hockey ground in Baijalpur, Haryana, marking a significant milestone in rural sports development. The ₹7.50 crore facility, funded through Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited’s (NPCIL) Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, was inaugurated on August 29, 2025, by Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha Dr. Subhash Barala on National Sports Day.
Addressing Rural Hockey’s Infrastructure Challenge
The state-of-the-art facility addresses a critical gap in a region renowned for its hockey heritage but lacking modern training infrastructure. The FIH-standard AstroTurf ground provides local youth with professional-quality amenities previously accessible only in urban centers.
Key facility benefits include:
- Professional-grade surface for year-round training
- Tournament hosting capabilities for regional competitions
- Enhanced grassroots development opportunities
- Access to modern sports infrastructure for rural communities
Inauguration Celebrates Community Engagement
The opening ceremony featured friendly hockey matches for local boys and girls, demonstrating immediate community adoption of the facility. Registration also opened for the upcoming MP Khel Mahotsav (Sports Festival), scheduled from September 21 to December 25, 2025, positioning the ground as a hub for regional sporting activities.
The facility is designed to host regular coaching camps, school competitions, district-level tournaments, and future sports festivals, creating a sustainable ecosystem for hockey development.
Leadership Vision for Grassroots Excellence
“Gallant Sports has always worked with the vision of taking quality sports infrastructure to every corner of India,” said Nasir Ali, Founder & CEO of Gallant Sports. “This new hockey ground in Baijalpur represents another significant step in that journey. We hope it will inspire young players to pursue hockey seriously and help nurture the next generation of talent from rural India to national prominence.”
Proven Track Record in Sports Infrastructure
With over 700 completed projects across India, Gallant Sports has established itself as the nation’s leading sports infrastructure developer. The company’s portfolio includes:
- FIH-certified hockey fields meeting international standards
- FIFA-certified football pitches across the country
- Athletics infrastructure for track and field development
- Multi-sport arenas serving diverse sporting communities
CSR Partnership Sets New Benchmark
The collaboration between NPCIL and Gallant Sports demonstrates the transformative power of strategic CSR investment in rural sports development. This partnership model bridges the urban-rural sports infrastructure divide while creating sustainable community assets.
The Baijalpur project establishes a new benchmark for corporate social responsibility initiatives, showcasing how targeted investment in sports infrastructure can deliver lasting community benefits and foster regional talent development.
Building India’s Sporting Future
The Baijalpur Hockey Ground represents more than infrastructure development – it symbolizes India’s commitment to democratizing access to quality sports facilities. By bringing FIH-standard amenities to rural Haryana, the project enables talented youth to train and compete at professional levels without geographic limitations.
This initiative reinforces Gallant Sports’ mission to create an inclusive sporting ecosystem where excellence is accessible regardless of location, helping shape a more active, ambitious, and empowered India.
About Gallant Sports
Gallant Sports is leading the transformation of India’s sports infrastructure by designing and delivering cutting-edge, sustainable athletic facilities nationwide. With an unwavering focus on innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, Gallant Sports is helping shape a more active, ambitious, and empowered India – one field at a time.
