The training camps of Punjab’s male and female teams were in progress at different venues of Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC) on Friday for the preparation of upcoming Inter-Provincial Quaid-i-Azam Games.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry visited Punjab Stadium, National Hockey Stadium and Elite Training Centre to inspect the camp training of Punjab’s football, hockey, boxing and karate athletes.
Director Admin Dr M Kaleem, Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum, Olympian Tauqeer Dar, Olympian Kh Junaid and other officials were also present on this occasion.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry inquired about the facilities and other arrangements from the players participating in the camps. He also watched the players playing practice matches and asked the coaches about the fitness of the players.
Talking on this occasion, Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry said that the training camps for fifteen games of Punjab teams are underway at various venues of Nishar Park Sports Complex. “We are pretty confident that Punjab contingent will retain the title of Quaid-e-Azam Games,” expects DG Sports.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry said that his entire focus is on the best training of the players. “The players are being imparted training under the supervision of best coaches”.
Later, Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry awarded a shield to talented junior hockey player Sufian Khan, who represented Pakistan in recently played Junior Asia Cup. Olympian Tauqeer Dar also presented a bouquet to DG Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry.