Exhibition matches of cricket and badminton were also organised to mark the inauguration
SARGODHA:
A former waste dumping site at Grain Market has been converted into a sports facility named Allama Iqbal Sports Arena under the public welfare initiatives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Sher Gondal inaugurated the facility on Monday in connection with Allama Iqbal Day.
The project was completed through the efforts of the Municipal Corporation under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry to provide recreational and sporting facilities to residents, particularly young people.
Exhibition matches of cricket and badminton were also organised to mark the inauguration, attracting participation from local players.
The arena features floodlights to facilitate evening sports activities, along with parking space, washrooms and a designated seating area for families. Speaking at the ceremony, Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Sher Gondal said the Municipal Corporation had transformed a site previously used for waste disposal into a recreational facility on the deputy commissioner’s directions.
He said the initiative aimed to provide young people with opportunities for healthy activities and promote the productive use of public spaces.
He added that the available facilities would offer residents and sports enthusiasts an improved environment for recreational and sporting activities.
