Noida, Feb. 22 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar administration's sports department has renewed the registration of 10 swimming pools and around 20 gyms as of February 20, following a state-mandated requirement to appoint female trainers, officials said on Thursday.

The renewal process, which began on February 15 and continues until March 31, is valid for one year, from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. Authorities have clarified that only facilities adhering to the new directive issued by the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission on January 5 will be approved for renewal.

Mandatory female trainer requirement tied to renewals

The January 5 guidelines require all government and private gyms, swimming pools, and sports academies operating in resi...