India, May 11 -- Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated the upgraded cricket ground at the Surendra Singh Valdiya Stadium in Pithoragarh and dedicated the facility to residents of the district, while reiterating the state government's commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and encouraging youth participation in athletics.

According to an official statement, the Chief Minister visited the stadium during his tour of Pithoragarh district and formally inaugurated the upgraded cricket facility by stepping onto the pitch himself and facing a six-ball over. Dhami's participation in cricket and other sporting activities with local players drew enthusiastic reactions from young athletes and spectators pres...