LAHORE : Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has instructed the officials concerned to incorporate an underground parking system to maximise space and improve accessibility in Sports City project. He reiterated the government’s vision of developing Sports City into a world-class sports and entertainment hub.
He also directed the officials to construct a modern hostel with accommodation capacity for up to 5,000 players. He further stressed the importance of sustainability, directing officials to promote green energy solutions through the installation of solar panels.
The provincial minister issues these directions while chairing a meeting. The meeting was convened to review plans for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Sports City, a landmark project aimed at transforming the province’s sports, entertainment and tourism landscape.
Addressing the participants, the minister emphasised that the Sports City should be developed according to international standards and equipped with modern amenities to meet the needs of future generations. He noted that a variety of entertainment facilities would be included to provide recreational opportunities for children and families.
He said the Sports City will also feature landscaped walking areas for families, while a most advanced jogging track is expected to become one of the project’s flagship attractions. “Besides this modern entertainment facilities, including joyland, are also planned”.
He said that the Sports City project will house modern multi-purpose venues for a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports, including football, hockey, cricket, athletics, basketball, volleyball, badminton and squash, making it one of the most comprehensive sports complexes in the country.
