Top female players of powerlifting and hockey called on Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar at his office at the National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
International powerlifting athletes Sybil Sohail and Twinkle Sohail and RAWHA Hockey Academy official Sehrish Ghumman apprised the Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar about their challenges and problems.
Talking to female athletes, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that there is immense sports talent in Pakistan and women have an important role in the sports sector. “The participation of female athletes in sports activities obviously highlighted a positive image not only within the country but at international level”.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar acknowledged that Twinkle sisters have achieved many feats for Pakistan at the international level. “Playing a tough sport like powerlifting is definitely a matter of pride,” he added.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that Sehrish Ghumman is playing an important role for the promotion of hockey among the females of the province. “The doors of my office are open for all players and all possible measures will be taken for the betterment of women athletes through the Punjab Sports Endowment Fund”.