Steps are being taken to promote sports in Punjab: Adnan Arshad

LAHORE: Director General Sports Punjab, Adnan Arshad Aulakh has said that all possible steps are being taken to promote sports in remote areas of Punjab as per the sports vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

During a visit to Mianwali Cricket Stadium and Tehsil Sports Complex, he said “For the first time, state-of-the-art sports facilities are being provided. Sports complexes and stadiums are being built.

He said “Every citizen has an equal right to sports. Therefore, the officers should take all possible steps for the timely completion of sports projects.”

He added that facilities should be available at the doorsteps of the houses and they should be able to make the name of the country famous all over the world.

During the visit, he inspected the pace and standard of work of both the development projects. He directed the concerned officers to complete the projects as soon as possible. He said that the work should be completed by the end of September.

Divisional Sports Officer Sargodha Manzar Farid Shah, Deputy Director Planning Rauf Bajwa, DPD North PMU Aizaz Shirazi and other officials were also present on the occasion.

DPD North Aizaz Shirazi briefed the director-general about the projects. Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh also visited Issa Khel and inspected the site of Tehsil Sports Complex.