Open air gym inaugurated in Rajamahendravaram

 Rajamahendravaram:  Godavari Urban Development Authority (GUDA) chairman Ganni Krishna and urban MLA Dr A Satyanarayana inaugurated Rs 1 crore worth of cricket stadium, open air gym, walking track etc at municipal colony park of 42nd division  in the city on Friday.

Later, Krishna said an amount of Rs 60 lakh was spent for making cricket pitch, Rs 8 lakh for open air gym and other development works were executed with remaining amount.

The cricket pitch was developed temporarily until the completion of indoor stadium in the city and foundation stone laid to the indoor stadium shortly. The walking track helps walkers both in morning and evening times which is a long pending demand of the residents of this area.

Sports Authority director YVG Raidu said steps will be taken to develop sports related facilities in the city and there was no funds crunch in this regard.

Deputy mayor V Rambabu, corporator M Naga Lakshmi and officials were present.