Athletes to Pay ₹1,500 for Synthetic Track Under New Gujarat University Sports Facility Policy
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Gujarat University has introduced a formal policy governing the use of its sports facilities for the first time. Under the new policy, athletes who have participated at the state or national level will be required to pay ₹1,500 to use the university’s synthetic track for practice or sporting activities.
Athletes will reportedly be required to submit state- or national-level certificates and proof of birth to access the facility.
Event charges for companies and institutions
The university has also fixed rental charges for companies and institutions organising events at its synthetic track and badminton hall.
- Half-day event: ₹25,000 + 18% GST
- Full-day event: ₹50,000 + 18% GST
- Boxing ring event: ₹11,000 + 18% GST
- Volleyball, handball and kabaddi ground events: ₹4,000 + 18% GST
- Table tennis, judo and wrestling hall events: ₹3,000 + 18% GST
Students to get free access
Students studying in Gujarat University departments and affiliated colleges will be allowed to use the synthetic track free of cost by presenting their identity cards and fee receipts.
The policy also establishes charges for school students and members of the general public. The university has reportedly set standard rates for different categories of users and activities.
Several sports facilities, including the badminton hall and archery facilities, are currently operated by external parties. The university has now introduced a formal rate structure for facility usage by athletes, students, companies and institutions.
The policy comes as preparations for major sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games and Olympics, are being discussed at the government level.
