Hayatabad Sports Complex

Hayatabad Sports Complex is a sports academy located in Hayatabad, Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It was formally inaugurated after renovation by PTI chairman Imran Khan in October 2016.[8] It is owned by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Hayatabad Sports Complex
 Pakistan
Full nameHayatabad Sports Complex
LocationPeshawar, Pakistan
OwnerGovernment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
OperatorGovernment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Opened2016

History & Development

Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar was originally constructed in early 1990s and had sporting facilities for all major sports. However, in the late 1990s, the sports facility was turned into commercial hub, private party arena, along with a marriage hall.[9] Renovation work was started in June 2013 and completed in October 2016, at a cost of Rs.210 million.[9] It was then formally inaugurated after renovation by PTI Chairman Imran Khan. It currently covers an area of 150 Kanals (5399.56 sq-feet).

Sporting Facilities

Hayatabad Sports Complex currently contains sporting facilities for the following sports.[10]

  • Football
  • Field Hockey
  • Cricket
  • Swimming
  • Squash
  • Board Games
  • Badminton
  • Tennis
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See also

References
  1. "2nd zip-line begins at Hayatabad Sports Complex". The Nation. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  2. "Second Tour De Galiyaat: Cycle race from Islamabad to Nathiagali - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  3. Ali, Zulfiqar (21 May 2002). "Hayatabad Sports Complex taken over by land grabbers". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  4. "Paragliders dot Nowshera sky". The Nation. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  5. "Khattak number one chief minister: Imran". The Nation. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  6. "KP Govt burying sports, players by denying youngsters' entry to sports venues: Sports circle". The Nation. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  7. Report, Bureau (7 March 2015). "18 projects worth Rs6.6bn approved". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  8. "Imran Khan inaugurates Hayatabad Sports Complex". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  9. "DailyTimes | As sports facilities decline in Peshawar, so do sports stars". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  10. "DailyTimes | Mega sports complex in Hayatabad opens". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 26 July 2017.

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