Nicol David International Squash Centre courts in dire need of repairs

Worn out: Broken tiles on the floor outside a court at the Nicol David International Squash Centre. Several courts here are in poor condition. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Once the pride of Penang as a top-class sports facility that produced several international players, the Nicol David International Squash Centre in Bukit Dumbar is now a sorry sight.

The building owned by the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) could well be mistaken for an abandoned site – the surroundings are full of overgrowth, and the atmosphere is dense and chilly.