Ludhiana, Dec. 27 -- The district sports department has prepared a renovation proposal of around Rs.45 lakh for the district weightlifting centre near Rakh Bagh, which saw its last repair a decade ago. The facility, built in 1987, has seen years of neglect, with poor infrastructure and water leakage increasingly hampering training at the centre that once produced weightlifters at the state, national and international levels.

The proposal for the facelift has been submitted to the deputy commissioner's office for approval. Though the plan is prepared it is yet to receive final approval and is yet to receive clearance.

Run by the District Weightlifting Association, the centre today presents a grim picture, with visible signs of wear and t...