The trials of Punjab’s different male and female teams for participation in the First National Youth Games have been completed under the auspices of Punjab Sports Department at Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC) Gymnasium Hall on Wednesday.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry said that after transparently held trials, the training camps of Punjab’s selected male and female teams will start at various venues of Nishtar Park Sports Complex from August 25 under the direction of Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar.
On the last day of trials, Punjab’s volleyball trials were held at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall in which more than 100 girls and boys from the all divisions of Punjab province participated. The 3-member selection committee comprising Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum, MB Javed and Kafaiytullah conducted the trials.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry witnessed the trials keenly and monitored the whole selection process minutely. He also appreciated the performance and game techniques of young volleyball players.
Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum, Director Admin Abid Shaukat and other officials were also present on the occasion. The participating male and female players also had group photos along with DG Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry said that several talented volleyball players have been identified during the trials process. “All the trials committees have conducted the trials of all Punjab teams purely on merit and the Punjab contingent will participate in the First edition of National Youth Games which are going to be staged at Islamabad from September 7 to 13 with full preparation,” he added.