Happy Lazaro
1 November 2009
Arusha — Tanzanian government in collaboration with the Government of China expects to build an ultra-modern sports centre in Mbulu district to promote sports. The facility to be known as "High Altitude Sports Centre Mbulu" will cost Tsh.10 billion on completion.
This was disclosed by the Member of Parliament for Mbulu, Phillip Sanka Marmo when he addressed news reporters recently.
Marmo said the centre mainly meant for athletics would be an international one that would also help promote sports tourism in the country.
Construction work is expected to start soon.
The MP who is also a minister in the Prime Minister's Office - Policy and Good Governance said the project was part of cultural cooperation between China and Tanzania. Many Tanzanian athletes will participate in marathon and cross-country run in China in 2012.
Marmo said the centre would also attract international figures in athletics thereby making our local youth attain experience in modern sports.
The centre to be based at Hhaylotto village, south of Mubulu town will also give employment to the local youth in and around the area.
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