The club spokesman said the new facilities could also be used by other water sports clubs, including Marlow Canoe Club, Henley Open Water Swimming Club, High Wycombe Triathlon Club and Longridge Canoe Club.

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Nonrevenue sports, which at some schools are called "club sports, " such as water polo and rowing, have grown recently, says Mr. Krause.

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Instead, it will boast a zoo, water sports, mini-golf, rock-climbing and a paragliding club, officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said.

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