Sec 43 complex sets cash counters ringing

Tribune News Service

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Chandigarh, January 2 

With the city’s first indoor sports complex at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 43, turning out to be one of the highest revenue generating centres, the UT Sports Department is now eyeing to take charge of the other complexes too.

The Sector 43 Complex is among the best revenue generation centres of the department, Sports Director Captain Karnail Singh said here today.

The centre house a swimming pool, table tennis hall, squash courts and also has nine badminton courts, the most in any complex in the city.

“We have received a good response for this complex. There has been a huge rush of enthusiasts, particularly for badminton and swimming. We are also trying to bring in more players and expertise for improving the squash centre,” said the Director. 

The department has generated nearly Rs 12 lakh from this complex in six months. 

“The revenue from this centre is surely helping us in a big way. The major source of income is from bookings. While a nominal fees is being charged from the players,” said Joint Director Mahinder Singh. 

The second indoor sports complex at Sector 34 Government School is also ready, while the centre at Mani Majra is nearing completion. 

Notably, the UT Engineering Department is building more such complexes, but managing these centres is a huge task. “We are working on that front…We are moving in the right direction and that is why we are ready to take charge of the complete complex. The residents and sports lovers will be given full opportunity to enjoy,” added Mahinder Singh.  

The Sector 43 complex was inaugurated by Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore on January 2, 2017. However, the complex was thrown open to players six months later in June. 

“On its first anniversary the complex has become a famous spot for the sports lovers. There have been large number of entries for badminton and we are now eyeing to improve the facilities for squash and table tennis,” said District Sports Officer Ravinder Singh.