The newly rehabilitated Makan Bagh Hockey Ground in Mingora was inaugurated on Sunday by the Provincial Minister for Environment Wajid Ali Khan. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the ground was rehabilitated by Malakand Development Program (MDP) with the co-ordination of district administration.
He termed the revival of the ground a precious investment in the field of hockey for the youth of Swat and said that this was not made possible in the past 19 years due to some reasons. By the grace of Almighty Allah, peace has once again been restored in the area, he added. Wajid Ali Khan also expressed his satisfaction over the pace and quality of work. He affirmed that the government is trying hard to provide healthy sports facilities for the juveniles of Malakand Division.
Meanwhile, a friendship match was also played between Swat Red and Swat Green. MDP with the co-ordination of District Hockey Association. Swat Red defeated Swat Green by 1-0.
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