BAHAWALPUR:Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia has said that efforts are underway to promote sports among young people, encourage healthy activities and provide modern sports facilities. The commissioner visited Cheema Town Sports Complex and reviewed the available sports facilities, infrastructure, progress on development work and administrative arrangements. During the visit, Director Development Malik Mahboob Elahi Kharr briefed the commissioner on the sports complex development project, available facilities for various sports, construction progress, and future planning.
Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia directed the relevant officials to ensure that development projects were completed within the stipulated timeframe and in accordance with prescribed quality standards. He also stressed the effective utilisation of available resources. He said the sports complex should be upgraded to meet modern requirements and equipped with quality facilities to remain fully functional and safe, giving young people ample opportunities to showcase their sporting abilities.
The commissioner said the Punjab government was paying special attention to promoting sports among young people, expanding opportunities for healthy activities and developing modern sports infrastructure. He observed that sports grounds played a fundamental role in the positive upbringing of the younger generation, physical development and the establishment of a healthy society. Improving sports facilities was therefore an important need, he added.
Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia further directed the authorities to maintain high standards of cleanliness, upkeep, security and other administrative arrangements at the sports complex. He emphasised effective monitoring of all development activities to ensure the provision of quality facilities for athletes and the general public. Assistant Commissioner Bahawalpur City Iqra Mubeen, Divisional Sports Officer Aamir Hameed, Director Development Malik Mahboob Elahi Kharr, Chief Executive Officer Bahawalpur Waste Management Company Muhammad Naeem Akhtar and other relevant officials were also present during the visit.