Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz played badminton with young athletes during her official visit to Jhelum. The activity followed the inauguration of a newly constructed sports gymnasium.
After opening the facility, Maryam Nawaz joined students and local players on the badminton court. She participated in a brief game and exchanged shots with the youngsters.
Other participants watched the friendly match as the chief minister interacted with the players. The activity allowed young athletes to meet her outside the formal inauguration ceremony.
The newly opened gymnasium is part of the Punjab government’s efforts to improve sports facilities. The provincial administration aims to provide better opportunities for young people interested in athletics.
New Sports Gymnasium Opens in Jhelum
The newly constructed facility is expected to support local sports activities. It will provide players with a dedicated place to practice and improve their skills.
The project also reflects the government’s focus on expanding sports infrastructure across Punjab. Better facilities can encourage young people to participate in physical activities.
During her visit, Maryam Nawaz highlighted the importance of providing opportunities to emerging athletes. Her interaction with local players also brought attention to the newly inaugurated facility.
This was not her first participation in sports activities during an official visit. In October, she played cricket and football with children in Sahiwal.
That event took place during the inauguration of the Maryam Nawaz Sports Arena. She interacted with young players and inspected the available facilities.
Maryam Nawaz Visits Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan
The badminton session was part of Maryam Nawaz’s wider official visit to Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan. Several events and development projects were included in her schedule.
She also attended a ceremony at Government Comprehensive High School. During the event, laptops and Honhaar scholarships were distributed among students.
The visit included several education-related activities. It also covered projects involving healthcare, public transport and infrastructure development.
At District Headquarters Hospital, a cardiac catheterization laboratory was among the projects on the agenda. The facility is intended to strengthen specialised healthcare services in the district.
Other planned initiatives included electric buses and improvements to water supply systems. Sanitation projects, road beautification work and a model bazaar were also part of the visit.
Focus on Youth and Sports Development
The inauguration of the Jhelum gymnasium adds to the government’s sports infrastructure initiatives. Such facilities aim to give local athletes better access to training opportunities.
Maryam Nawaz’s interaction with young badminton players also highlighted the sporting activities included in her official engagements.
The provincial government’s broader development agenda includes education, healthcare, transport and public facilities. These projects are intended to improve services and create more opportunities for residents across Punjab.
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The newly opened gymnasium is expected to provide local players with a dedicated sports facility. It will also support efforts to encourage greater participation in physical activities among young people.
