PAU plans new shooting range, revamp of facilities

PAU: The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), that boasts of an enviable infrastructure for sports in the state, is planning to add a new shooting range and spruce up the existing facilities.
An order to build a 10-meter indoor shooting range costing Rs 32 lakh has been passed and the work will start in a couple of weeks. We will also build a roof over the seating area around athletic track.The fencing work around the track has already started, said Ramandeep Singh Grewal, deputy director sports, PAU. Celebrating its golden jubilee, PAU recently organized many sports events. Keeping in mind the monumental year, the varsity is also looking to revamp all the playing fields.
The grass-fields for different sports, which have seen the wear and tear of time, will be re-leveled with sand, using laser technology, and grass will be sown again. We have put in new pipes so that all the fields can be watered, said Grewal.
PAU has an indoor hall with wooden badminton courts, table tennis rooms and a gymnasium; a 50m swimming pool; a velodrome; tennis courts and fields for hockey, football and cricket.
Sport support
Charanjit Singh, captain of the 1964 Olympic winning Indian hockey team, said the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) provides great sports infrastructure in the region and youngsters should utilize it by working hard.