Business model for maintenance of sports grounds discussed

Islamabad: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa while chairing a meeting to review the draft Sports Policy and the plans for upgradation and uplift of sports grounds in Islamabad, directed to develop a business model for the maintenance and enhancement of the sports facilities at all sports grounds.

During the meeting, the Chairman was briefed on various initiatives, including the introduction of paddle tennis courts across sports grounds in the city. The draft policy was discussed in details, with a focus on creating accessible, state-of-the-art facilities for the youth and the public at large. The policy aims to empower youth, students and promote healthy activities. Randhawa instructed a legal review of the draft policy to ensure compliance with all existing regulations.

He also directed to develop a business model for the maintenance and enhancement of the sports facilities at all sports grounds. He also directed for the installation of digital screens at sports grounds for generating revenue. He said that the revenue generated will be spent into the upgradation of the sports facilities and grounds. He also directed for granting branding rights to the companies and firms contributing in the upgradation of sports facilities in the grounds.

The meeting also discussed operation and maintenance mechanism to ensure long-term sustainability and state of the art sports facilities for the public. The chairman asked to expedite the work on the high-performance centre at F-9 Park, as well as upgradation of football and hockey grounds.