Capital to get 50 new sports grounds

ISLAMABAD:

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled its plans to construct 25 cricket grounds and 25 football grounds across Islamabad, along with multiple modern sports complexes in various sectors to promote sports and a healthy lifestyle among the residents.

The initiative aims to provide better recreational facilities for residents, especially the youth, while contributing to the capital's beautification and community development. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa at CDA Headquarters. "The project reflects the authority's commitment to improving public facilities and creating more spaces for physical activity. These grounds and complexes will be state-of-the-art, ensuring that Islamabad's residents have access to quality sports infrastructure," said Rnadhawa.

The upcoming sports facilities are part of a broader development agenda, which also includes upgrading major roads, building new underpasses to ease traffic congestion, improving park lighting, restoring green spaces and installing modern streetlights across the city. The sports grounds are planned to be strategically located in different sectors to ensure easy access for all communities. Existing football and cricket grounds will also be upgraded. Paddle courts will be added, and pedestrian bridges in sports and recreational areas will be enhanced.

Randhawa stressed that transparency and quality will be maintained throughout the project.