DDA's integrated sports promotion policy approved

New Delhi: An integrated sports promotion policy of DDA was on Wednesday approved by Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal which includes provision for free coaching camps for self-defence training for girls and women in consultation with city police, the urban body said. 

Baijal, also the chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, chaired a meeting of its Sports Management Board (SMB) at the Raj Niwas, during which the decision was taken.
 
It was also decided that all facilities of DDA sports complexes would be made "disabled-friendly", the DDA said in a statement. 

If a person with special needs or old persons require to be accompanied by attendants to visit the facilities, "DDA would not charge from the user, fees for up to two attendants for each such person." 

"Free coaching camps would be organised for self-defence training for girls and women in consultation with Delhi Police," it said. 

In the meeting, it was also decided that sports facilities would be developed at sectors 8, 17, 19-Ph I, 23-Ph-II at Dwarka; sectors 33 and 34 at Rohini; and Sector A-7 at Narela. Besides, individuals who have secured first, second and third position (gold, silver or bronze medal) in national and international events would be allowed free utilisation of DDA sports complexes, it was decided. 

"Facilities for sports popular among, rural youth like wrestling, boxing, weight lifting, kabaddi, shooting, athletics, archery, etc., would also be provided at some of these sites," the statement said.
 
Lands which cannot be developed for their intended purpose due to site constraints could be identified for development of sports or recreation facilities, like jogging tracks, yoga sheds, etc., which would allow their public utilisation as well as upgrade these areas and prevent encroachment, it said. 

Facilities at all DDA sports complexes during non-peak hours would be utilised for conducting school level competitions/tournaments in various sports activities throughout the year.