Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- The sportspersons of the coastal town of Balasore seem to have been left in the lurch by the district administration as the multipurpose indoor stadium in the town, built two years ago, has been gathering dust since then.

The multipurpose indoor stadium built at ITI Chowk in Balasore city was constructed at a cost of Rs 11.1 crore to encourage sportspersons. It has been two years since the building was built, but there is still a lock hanging on its main gate.

Similarly, the indoor stadium hall was constructed for Rs 58 lakh at the city district school ground. But the players don't get a chance to train there. The players and sportspersons are deprived of the opportunity to train there due to the closure of the ...