Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday rechristened the Sarusajai Sports Complex here in the name of the state’s first Arjuna awardee Bhogeswar Baruah. At a function in the presence of Baruah, Sarma announced renaming of the complex, which houses stadiums for different sports. “Sarusajai Sports Complex is now Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex! Assam’s first Arjuna Awardee Bhogeswar Baruah is a living legend and continues to inspire our sporting fraternity,” Sarma said in a post on X.
The inauguration of the stadium’s permanent main gate under its new name will soon be carried out by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. The announcement was made during the State Sports Day celebrations held at the Sarusajai premises, an event that witnessed the presence of the Chief Minister, Bhogeswar Baruah himself, several state dignitaries, athletes, and sports enthusiasts.
The decision to rename the complex had earlier received cabinet approval during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on May 28. Officials emphasized that the move reflects the government’s commitment to recognizing sporting icons who have inspired generations.
