New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for an ice skating sports centre in Dwarka Sector 23. Developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the facility will be the Capital's first international-standard ice skating rink.

The DDA envisions the centre to be used by both, the public, and professional sports teams, aiming for it to help boost the country's participation in global winter sports. "The facility will have a centre of excellence where athletes can be trained for national and international level competitions, and it will be open to the public for recreational activities. We are aiming to complete it in the coming 9 to 10 months," said Ruhee Dugg, commissioner sports, DDA.

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