Students can avail of DDA sports facilities at reduced rate

The students of the city schools will now be able to use the facilities at concessional rates at the Delhi Development Authority's sports complexes.
"Students need to just show their identity cards and they can use the facilities at our sports complexes at one-third of the entry fee. The timing would be from 10AM to 4PM," a senior DDA official said.
As per the DDA, students who have excelled in sports by representing at state or national level will be permitted to use the facilities free of cost.
"There is a 10 per cent quota for the students belonging to economically weaker section (EWS) category for availing of free sports coaching facilities at the sports complexes," the official said.

The desirous candidates should apply along with the EWS certificates issued by the competent authority to the Secretary of DDA Sports Complex for selection.
The official further said that proficient sports persons will also be considered for providing coaching and also for scholarships.
"Schools in the vicinity may also book the sports facilities between 10AM to 4PM. Students may also benefit by joining coaching and training camps at our complexes during the summer vacations," he added.
DDA has 15 sports complexes and two golf courses located in various zone of Delhi.