PESHAWAR, Sep 05 (APP):Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Saturday inaugurated a number of sports development projects at the Bamkhel Sports Complex here, including a futsal court, cricket academy, basketball court and floodlights. Speaking to players during his visit, Qaiser said promoting sports and providing modern facilities to young people was essential for channeling their energies towards healthy and constructive activities. He said he wanted to serve the people …
Asad Qaiser opens new sports facilities at Bamkhel, announces Swabi Premier League
PESHAWAR, Sep 05 (APP):Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Saturday inaugurated a number of sports development projects at the Bamkhel Sports Complex here, including a futsal court, cricket academy, basketball court and floodlights.
Speaking to players during his visit, Qaiser said promoting sports and providing modern facilities to young people was essential for channeling their energies towards healthy and constructive activities.
He said he wanted to serve the people of Swabi who had always extended him their support and respect, adding that peace, employment opportunities and facilities for youth remained among his key priorities.
Qaiser also announced the launch of the Swabi Premier League and said several other sports grounds across the district were being upgraded.
He said funds had been sanctioned for the construction, rehabilitation and upgradation of sports facilities at Maneri Payan, Lahore, Zarobi, Pabaini and Kadi, with work expected to begin shortly.
The former speaker said young people were a valuable asset and every possible effort would be made to provide them with better opportunities in sports and other fields.
Deputy Commissioner Swabi, Assistant Commissioner, District Sports Officer, Sports Coordinator Huzefa and other officials were present on the occasion.
