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Ghaziabad Development Authority to build shooting range, running tracks in Newari

Ghaziabad: Following CM Yogi Adityanath 's order to transform the city into a sporting hub, the city's development authority has decided to construct an international-standard shooting range across 10 acres in Newari. "A meeting was held to discuss the prospect of establishing a shooting range in Newari, where the GDA has earmarked 10 acres of land. The shooting range will also include a running track and hostels for athletes," said Atul Vats, chairperson of the GDA. The CM, during his recent district visit, also announced that the Ghaziabad development authority (GDA) would develop a cricket stadium. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Vats added that the international cricket stadium in Morti, which was earlier to be taken up by the BCCI, will now be developed by the GDA as directed by the CM. As per the original plan, the stadium will be developed for Rs 450 crore on 31 acres of land and will have a seating capacity of 55,000. Earlier in April this year, the state's expenditure finance committee, under the state smart city project, approved a budget of Rs 108 crore for a multi-purpose sports complex in the city, which will host 22 indoor and outdoor sports. The complex, spread over 48,000 sqm in Nandgram, will seat 750 people and have parking for 400 vehicles. It will include six tennis courts, nine badminton courts, two squash courts, basketball courts, semi-Olympic swimming pools, box cricket, a cricket practice pitch, and other facilities, which will be capable of hosting national-level tournaments. Construction and Design Services will develop the complex, and from the date of tendering, it is expected to be ready in 18 months. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!