New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The Noida Authority has approved detailed maps for five sports facilities proposed under the long-delayed Sports City project in Sector 150, paving the way for further development of the project involving around 8,000 homebuyers.

The approvals cover a tennis centre, an indoor multipurpose sports hall, a swimming centre and a multipurpose playfield, while a cricket academy proposed under the project is already operational, reported PTI citing an official.

Prestige, County, Eldeco and Prateek are among the developers entrusted with constructing the approved sports infrastructure.

The development marks a significant step towards reviving the Sports City project, which has remained stalled for several years because of...