HOUSTON: Cricket Stadium, Named After Indian-Americans, Opens In US State

HOUSTON: India House Houston, a non-profit
organisation based in the US state, Texas, has dedicated its grand stadium to
Dr Durga Agrawal and Sushila Agrawal who played a key role towards building the
arena that will serve as a place for Indian-Americans to hold sporting and
cultural events.

Dr Durga
Agrawal, founder and CEO of Piping Technology and Products, is a
founding member and current Trustee of India House.

He shared
his vision of bringing cricket to the US and creating a center that is
inclusive and promotes culture diversity.

As a
plaque was unveiled by Dr Agrawal, the stadium lights were turned on, illuminating
the 5.5-acre ground amidst thunderous applause from the audience during a
ceremony last week, attended by over 100 Indian-Americans, keeping in mind the
COVID-19 protocols.

Dr
Agrawal has played a prominent role towards building the stadium with his
generous donation for the community. 

Dr
Virendra Mathur, Trustee of India House, spoke about Dr Agrawal and their
friendship, which began from their days in India and their collective
vision for India House.

Colonel
(retd.) Vipin Kumar, Executive Director of India House, opened the ceremony by
sharing a few words about the importance of the stadium to the community,
while Dr Manish Rungta, President of India House, welcomed the
guests. Close to 125 people from the community attended the ceremony and
enjoyed a memorable evening filled with live music.

Dr
Agrawal and his wife, Sushila, have been associated with India House since its
inception and have contributed immensely. He continues to serve on many boards
such as the University of Houston System as Board of Regents, and the Board of
Directors of Asia Society Texas, among others.

Thanking
Consul General of India in Houston, Aseem Mahajan, for the Consulate’s
relentless support, Dr Agrawal told PTI: “India House Houston has become a
strong pillar of the community and continues to embark on their mission to
unite cultures, create bridges and serve the community by bringing resources,
education, services and Indian culture to Houstonians under the leadership of
Vipin Kumar, Mathur, Rungta and the services of many other community
members.”

 “This stadium is another
great addition to India House and we hope that the family and friends will come
to watch the local cricket games hosted at India House on Saturdays,” he
finished.