Coimbatore to get its first dedicated Paralympic sports complex, boosting inclusive athleticsCoimbatore: Coimbatore is poised to take a decisive leap towards inclusive sports development, with the Tamil Nadu government granting Administrative Sanction for the city’s first exclusive Paralympic Sports Complex. The landmark facility will be developed by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation at Kavundampalayam in West Zone Ward 33, marking a long-awaited milestone for differently abled athletes in the region. Beyond sporting arenas, the Paralympic Sports Complex will be equipped with comprehensive support facilities. These include the inauguration of a Rs 9.67-crore hockey stadium and the ongoing construction of indoor volleyball and international-standard kabaddi stadiums near the Nehru Indoor Stadium. The proposed Paralympic Sports Complex adds a critical inclusive dimension to this growing sports ecosystem, positioning Coimbatore as a city that champions both excellence and equity in athletics.