New Delhi: Working on the concept of developing recreational facilities at its sports complexes to increase public footfall, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Monday opened a cafe at Yamuna Sports Complex (YSC). The cafe, which serves European cuisine and beverages, is accessible to members of the complex, their dependents, as well as non-members, who can access the facility after paying a nominal fee.Officials said the initiative is part of DDA’s broader plan to enhance user experience at its sports facilities by introducing leisure and social spaces alongside sporting infrastructure. “The idea is to make sports complexes more vibrant destinations where people can spend extended time, even when they are not directly participating in sports activities,” a senior DDA official said. In Nov, DDA also opened a club facility at Roshanara Club as part of the same strategy.
“Thoughtfully designed and renovated to reflect the elegance and charm of a European coastal villa, the new facility at YSC is poised to enrich the overall experience by seamlessly blending recreation, leisure and refined hospitality,” officials said.The opening of the cafe coincided with the successful culmination of the LG Cup sports tournament at YSC, held in the presence of lieutenant governor VK Saxena. The tournament featured competitions in three major sporting disciplines—football, archery and shooting—and saw participation from athletes across various categories and sports complexes.Officials said the event highlighted the growing popularity of the complex and underscored the need for additional amenities for players, visitors and spectators.The LG Cup football tournament was held from Jan 12-16 at the DDA Sports Complex in Sector 17, Dwarka, with participation from 12 teams across men’s and women’s categories. The archery competition, organised from Jan 16-17, saw participation from 94 archers representing 13 states in recurve men’s and women’s events. The competition featured more than 10 international archers, including Youth World Champions from 2023 and 2025, as well as finalists from the 2025 World Cup, reflecting the high competitive standards and international-level facilities available at the venue.The shooting events were conducted at Siri Fort Sports Complex and covered the air rifle and air pistol categories. At present, DDA operates 18 sports complexes, four mini sports complexes and three public golf courses. In addition, Centres of Excellence in several sports are being developed in Dwarka and Rohini.
