BY: FT Correspondent:
TOBA TEK SINGH: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwaar Chaudhry inaugurated a state-of-the-art Arena Sports Centre at Shakar Ganj Park, Toba Tek Singh, as part of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision to promote sports and healthy activities among youth.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik, Assistant Commissioner Munawar Hussain Kamalana Sial, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Tariq Usman, district officials, political and social leaders, media representatives, and citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, Junaid Anwaar Chaudhry said the Punjab government is committed to providing international-standard sports facilities for young people. He described the Arena Sports Centre, developed under a public-private partnership, as a practical reflection of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s youth-friendly vision.
Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik said the modern sports complex will encourage youth to participate in healthy and constructive activities while promoting discipline, teamwork, leadership, and positive social values. She added that development initiatives launched in the district would continue for the benefit of the public.
The newly established Arena Sports Centre includes a cricket arena, futsal court, padel court, and an open-air gym, providing modern recreational and sports facilities for youth, children, and families. Participants described the project as a major step toward strengthening sports infrastructure and nurturing future national and international athletes.
