PTI chief inaugurates sports complex in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, 05 October: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday formally inaugurated the Hayatabad Sports Complex in an attempt to provide healthy and recreational opportunities to the youth of the province.
A handout issued by KP information department said that the Sports complex is spread over an area of 150 Kanals of land and has been completed in three years time at a total cost of Rs 21 Crore.
The sports complex has hockey, football and cricket grounds alongwith a multipurpose hall and courts for playing tennis and squash games. Additionally, separate section for board games has also been established alongwith a separate gymnasium for males and females.
The sports complex is the second of its kind completed by the present government after completion of Bacha Khan Sports Complex in Charsadda.
While talking on the occasion, the chairman clarified that the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf led coalition government has prioritized the promotion of sports in the province. He stated that the youth of KP had unmatchable talent but shortage of sports facilities has undermined their promotion in the past.
As part of promoting sports activities in the province, the present government has successfully completed the construction of international standard hockey turf at Mardan Sports Complex at an expense of Rs 67.69 Million. The Hockey turf was completed by the present government on fast track basis making it the only international standard turf available in the province.
Additionally, Sports Kits worth 10 Million were distributed among players of different games for promoting healthy and recreational activities in the province. The Kits were purchased and distributed in a record three months’ time.
Talking on the occasion, the Chairman advised the younger generation to indulge in games as the government was willing to promote sporting events all over the province.
It is pertinent to mention that the Sports and Cultural department of KP has completed preparations for conducting KP under 23 games in the province. As many as 5000, male and female, players have been enlisted for 15 different games in their respective divisional headquarters after which inter divisional games will be held in the provincial capital, Peshawar. A budget of Rs 74 Million has been allocated for this event.
The present government has also completed the construction of 25 sports grounds throughout KP whereas work on additional 33 grounds at tehsil level is in progress. Under the initiative, a total of 75 new sports grounds will be constructed which will help in promoting recreational and healthy activities throughout the province. Management committees have also been formed for maintenance and look after of the completed grounds.
