Sports are no longer Optional, they need to be a priority.
As India tries to achieve the goal of becoming a major sports nation by 2036, schools are no longer institutions of learning. They are the beginning of future Olympians, national sportsmen, and more confident and healthier citizens.
Modern parents will not just simply say to you, does your school have sports? but instead, how good are these facilities? And progressive school leaders will realize: by 2025, sports facilities are not an extra, but a necessity.
Why Modern Schools Must Invest in Sports
Other than fitness, sports enable students to develop:
- Teambuilding and management.
- Emotional stability and well-being.
- Discipline and time management.
- High level education orientation.
- A good school reputation and increased enrolments.
Sports Infrastructure India Schools Need By 2025
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All-Weather Multi-Sport Grounds
(football, hockey, cricket, futsal)
- Perfect for schools that has limited space.
- 50mm artificial turf and shock pad that can be used in various games.
- Special stripes: for football, hockey, and box cricket lanes.
- To be used by: CBSE, ICSE, IB and international schools
Gallant tip: Put in the LED floodlights to practice in the evening.
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Multi-Sports Hall
(Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball)
- All-weather hall to conduct PE activities daily and tournaments.
- BWF-approved vinyl flooring 3 4 badminton courts.
- Standard basketball and volleyball courts.
- Storage and retractable seat.
Ideal: Structured training, and organizing inter-school outcomes.
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Running Track & Jogging Loop
- Athletics’ foundation.
- Track: Synthetic (IAAF) 6 – 8 lane, soil track or EPDM loop.
- It can also be used in morning assemblies and teacher fitness.
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Basketball Court (Outdoor court or Indoor)
- Highly popular team game.
- Outdoor: acrylic, or modular tiles.
- Indoor: wooden, or PVC flooring.
- Whole court (28x15m) or half court.
Use long hours LED floodlights which have anti-glare.
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Kids Play Area EPDM
- Safe, colorful early years space (Pre-primary (Prep)- Class 1/2)
- Slides, hopscotch, balance beams, themed designs.
- Soft, UV and waterproof surface.
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Cricket Nets and Practice Zone
- Important in the development of the most popular sport in India.
- 2-4 Synthetic turf nets 13mm.
- Semi-private bowling machine for handball and coach stand.
- Mobile nets for flexible use.
Combine with box cricket turf to play in the community.
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Skating Rink, or Cycling Circular
- Facilitates coordination, balance, and sports movement in the fresh air.
- Surfaces: PU covered track lines of the race track, modular tiles.
- Distance: 30×15m or loop around campus.
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Table Tennis/Indoor Games Room
- A fine sport for non-field students.
- Setup: 2–4 TT tables, chess boards, comfortable seating..
- Add motivational art & trophies.
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Yoga Martial Arts Hall
- Starts training of mind and discipline.
- Sound system, mats, mirrors, wood or vinyl flooring.
- Can also be used as dance/aerobics room.
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Amphitheatre + Fitness Outdoors
- A multifunctional floor where PE warm-up can take place, cultural events or group fitness.
- Grade seating, partial coverings and turf floors so that they would be used throughout the year.
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Planning before you build
- Make a master plan that links all facilities.
- Play on graded surface (FIFA, FIH, BWF) for safety and performance.
- Offer plans to all ages (kids in kindergarten to seniors).
- Local use: after school clubs, local leagues.
- Design and quality balance: civil work, flooring, fencing and lighting.
Conclusion: Invest in Sports Facilities, invest in Students
By 2025, the best schools will not only have smart classrooms, but also smart play areas.
Due to the fact that all the rupees spent on sport infrastructure:
- Helps kids be healthier and happier.
- Increases the brand and academic performance of your school.
- strengthens the future of sports in India.
Even small, thought-out spaces can produce large impact. Schools should not be limited by space and budget when dreaming big.
And are you ready to change your campus?
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