A young Afghan girl participates in the opening ceremony of her new gym. A new, first of its kind, youth sports center opened today during an offical ceremony held in its gymnasium. The center will serve 800 teenagers and children, male and female, in the Kabul area. The Youth Sports & Social Development Center was sponsored and constructed by Roshan Community, in partnership with His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Afghanistan, who will operate the center. "This contribution will result in a more educated, socially aware, emotionally intelligent and empowered community, helping to build a stronger Afghanistan," said Shair Baz Hakemy, President, His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Islamii Council for Afghanistan.