Sport without fans is nothing. This is often a cliché of the statement we hear in terms of significant events around the world. In India, this line has a great value, because the success of teams, even leagues, depends on supporters.
Take, for example, IPL. It was a league that would never reach its current level without getting fans well. So when you come to the city like Rajgir, a place covered by beautiful hills and known for the presence of the University of Nalanda, there has always been a risk that a tournament like an Asian cup is falling a little. Reaction to female Asian masters, however, a trophy and Participation in the crowd for the ongoing Asia Cup He showed that it was the right call.
Despite the heat and humidity in the last few days, fans have come in large numbers to support teams. At the beginning of August, the Emirates U20 Rugby Championships, which took place in the city, have attracted a large number of fans, and the Asia Cup continues to do the same. But supporters in Rajgir want more – and the Asia Cup hockey is just a starter for them.
Madness for sport will increase
We had a chance to talk to some fans, the first being Shekhar, a banker. Before the interaction began, he told us he was working on the day, but he decided to skip it to come and watch the matches.
“I have the right chance to appear on the matches, so I decided to come,” Shekhar said.
It was very good for Shekhar to see the main tournaments that take place in Rajgir, and expect more international stars to come as soon as an ambitious cricket stadium in the city opens. The stadium is expected to be organized by 45,000 viewers and will be the most modern stadium in East India.
“I felt very easy to see these events. We used to take place here, but I didn’t get a chance to come. This time I got a chance, so I decided to come in. And right ahead, the cricket stadium is building, so one day I will come to watch cricket one day,” Shekhar said. The Rajgir cricket stadium will soon open the door (credit: Alan John/India Today)
Hejuti and EXON have been natives of Bangladesh and have been studying at the University of Laland for more than a year. For them, it was visible as the Bangladesh team that was a surrogate party for Pakistan was a chance that they did not want to miss.
“It’s really great. The last tournament was female hockey. We didn’t participate in the tournament because we didn’t know. This time Bangladesh came and we are very happy to enjoy this match. Bangladesh should win this,” Emon said.
And that’s exactly what Bangladesh has done, With a victory of 8-3 over the Chinese Taipei on Saturday 30th AugustTo keep their super 4 hopes alive. But for Shejuti and EXON, the bigger picture is seen by more teams in other sports – and perhaps the Bangladeshi cricket team visits as soon as the cricket stadium opens.
“The Bihar government is taking the initiative for other sports events. So in my opinion, we may see more actions in two or three years in the future,” Shejuti said.
Bringing international stars to Bihar
Mohammed Shahbaz, an eager fan of sport, was happy to see international stars in Rajgiru. Shahbaz said they were events that could only witness the metro cities, and now in his hometown he received the same excitement and excitement.
“I am very happy because these are the events I have seen outside Rajgir, and probably in the metro of cities like Delhi and Mumbai. I get the same in Rajgir now,” Shahbaz said.
Shahbaz continued to attribute the Bihar government for their work to increase Rajgir as the main sports goal.
“I give a lot of recognition Bihar Cm Nitish Kumar, because without him you know that it would not be possible. Rajgir as this, his post is very great,” Shahbaz said.
While the Asia Cup is still growing, fans remain enthusiastic and appear in large numbers for matches. They taste what international events are, and they seem to be hungry for more. Fans expect Rajgir to be another big sports goal in India with other international events.
“Rajgir will appear as a sports center. It was already well known as an educational center, and it is still, with the University of Nalanda. So we certainly hope it will be further,” Shekhar said.
With big plans and a new cricket stadium on the horizon, it could be in a few years.
– ends
Published on:
31 August 2025
