Hayatabad Sports Complex

Hayatabad Sports Complex
 Pakistan
Full name Hayatabad Sports Complex
Location Peshawar, Pakistan
Owner Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Operator Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Opened 2016

Hayatabad Sports Complex is located in Hayatabad, Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] The sport complex was formally inaugurated after renovation by PTI chairman Imran Khan in October 2016.[8] The sport complex is owned by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Currently the complex has grounds for Field Hockey, Football and Cricket plus courts for playing Tennis and Squash. The sports complex also has section for board games.[8] There is separate gymnasium for both male and female.[9]

History & Development

Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar was originally constructed in early 1990s and had sporting facilities for all major sports. However in late 1990s, the sports facility was turned into commercial hub and even a private party arena and later with a marriage hall.[10] However, the rehabilitation and renovation work was started in June 2013 and completed in October 2016.[10] The sport complex was then formally inaugurated after renovation by PTI Chairman Imran Khan in October 2016. The Sports complex is currently covered an area of 150 Kanals (5399.56 sq-feet) and its renovation has been completed in three years at a cost of Rs.210 million.[9][11]

Sporting Facilities

Hayatabad Sports Complex currently sporting facilities for the following sports.[9]

  • Football ground
  • Field Hockey ground
  • Cricket ground
  • Swimming
  • Squash
  • Gymnasium
  • Board Games section

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. 1 2 "Imran Khan inaugurates Hayatabad Sports Complex". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  9. 1 2 3 "DailyTimes | Mega sports complex in Hayatabad opens". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  10. 1 2 "DailyTimes | As sports facilities decline in Peshawar, so do sports stars". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  11. ↑ "Imran inaugurates Hayatabad Sports Complex". The Nation. Retrieved 3 October 2017.

Coordinates: 33°58′22.0″N 71°26′29.8″E / 33.972778°N 71.441611°E / 33.972778; 71.441611

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