03-04-2023
The University of Education in Lahore hosted a “Ground Breaking Ceremony of Swimming Pool and Allied Sports Arena”, which was led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.,H.I.) on Monday, April 3, 2023. The Main Ground of the university was filled with students, faculty members, and local dignitaries as they witnessed the commencement of the much-awaited project. The upcoming Swimming Pool and Allied Sports Arena has been designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities for a range of sports and physical activities. The arena will feature a spacious swimming pool along with courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and other sports. This project has been in the planning stages for several years, and the groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the construction phase. During his address at the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I., H.I.) expressed his excitement and gratitude for the project. He emphasized the importance of physical activity and sports in the development of students and encouraged them to participate in sports activities to maintain good health and develop teamwork skills. The Vice Chancellor stated that the new facility would not only be beneficial for the students but also the wider community. The ceremony ended with a symbolic shovel-digging ceremony in which Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I., H.I.) and other faculty members participated. The construction of the Swimming Pool and Allied Sports Arena is expected to begin soon and is projected to be completed within the next 9 months and the cost of the project is Rs. 87.803 Million. The University of Education's upcoming Swimming Pool and Allied Sports Arena is set to become a hub of activity for students and sports enthusiasts in Lahore, and its modern facilities are expected to raise the university's profile in the sports community. The UE Director Sports Prof. Dr. Omer Saleem and others were also present on the occasion.