Dr. Mahmoudi: "Darreh Gerdou" will become a hub for family gatherings and enhancing civic resilience

Sunday 23 August 2026|09:17

 According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Arak Metropolitan Municipality, in line with promoting the culture of mass sports and increasing social resilience, the three-on-three women's basketball competitions were held in the Darreh Gerdou recreational and tourist area with the حضور of Dr. Alireza Mahmoudi, Mayor of Arak Metropolitan Municipality, Engineer Dowlatabadi, Deputy for Infrastructure and Urban Transport Affairs, and a group of urban and sports managers. Dr. Alireza Mahmoudi, Mayor of Arak Metropolitan Municipality, on the sidelines of visiting these competitions, while emphasizing the need to develop sports spaces for women, stated: One of the main priorities of urban management in the current period is implementing effective programs to increase social resilience and preserve and protect the spirit of perseverance among citizens. We believe that building mental resilience against the pressures of urban life and post-war conditions comes through sports and healthy recreation. The Mayor of Arak, referring to the unique capacities of the Darreh Gerdou recreational and tourist area, stated: Our goal is to turn the Gerdou tourist area into a complete tourist, recreational, and sports complex so that this place becomes a safe and attractive location for family gatherings. Certainly, the presence of families together in such spaces will greatly help strengthen the family foundation and reinforce civic connections. Dr. Mahmoudi also praised the quality level of the women's basketball competitions, noting: Urban management pays special attention to women's sports, and we are trying to equip suitable infrastructure in various parts of the city, including Darreh Gerdou, to provide a setting in which Araki women can engage in sports activities with ease and peace of mind. These competitions, which were met with enthusiastic استقبال from girls and women athletes, are considered a symbol of the connection between urban management and different social layers in building a dynamic and lively city

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