Dy CM inaugurate Border Sports Festival 2026 at Nowshera

Key Highlights

• Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that projects worth Rs 2 cr have been sanctioned for improving sports infrastructure in Nowshera.
• He announced that the stadium will be equipped with proper lighting facilities and released Rs 20 lakh from his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for further development works.
• The Dy CM warmly welcomed international players participating in the Border Sports Festival and emphasized that sports play a vital role in steering youth away from drugs.
• He said the Government is actively considering the regularisation of Rehbar-e-Khel and appealed the parents to encourage their children to actively participate in sports.
• As part of the Border Sports Festival, a vibrant Dangal (traditional wrestling) competition, Kabaddi competition and tug of war were also organised, drawing enthusiastic participation and large public turnout.