{
  "id": 5744076,
  "title": "Lahore Gets 5 New Padel Courts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/lahore-gets-5-new-padel-courts",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-05T07:44:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/05/lahore-gets-5-new-padel-courts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar inaugurated five newly constructed padel tennis courts in Lahore, as part of the provincial government's initiative to promote emerging sports. The inauguration ceremony drew the sports secretary, director general of sports, and members of the sporting community. Khokhar highlighted that one court met international standards, while the remaining four cater to national competitions, player training, and regular practice. The project, costing an estimated Rs100 million to Rs120 million, includes seating, washrooms, and other basic amenities for athletes and visitors. The minister affirmed that the courts are already in use, and the venue is equipped to host international padel competitions in the future. The provincial government has plans to expand padel facilities beyond Lahore, with similar courts set to be established in Sialkot. Khokhar emphasized that these new courts will foster padel tennis growth and create more sporting opportunities for athletes across Punjab. He reiterated the government's commitment to investing in established and emerging sports, stating that the Lahore facility will act as a crucial hub for developing padel tennis in the province.",
  "summary": "Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has inaugurated five newly built padel tennis courts in Lahore as part of … Read More The post Lahore Gets 5 New Padel Courts appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}