The rigorous training process of Punjab’s athletes continued at different venues of Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Tuesday for the preparation of 35th edition of National Games, which are scheduled to be organized at Karachi from December 6 to 13.
On the second day, more than 400 male and female athletes participated in training camps being organised under the auspices of Punjab Sports Department.
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry visited multiple training camps to assess the training techniques of expert coaches minutely. He directed the coaches to focus on players’ fitness and playing techniques so that they can offer excellent performance in the National Games. He also checked the quality of food at the mess.
Talking on this occasion, Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry said that best training is being imparted to male and female players at the training camp. “Besides training, best facilities are also being provided to Punjab’s selected players at the training camps”.
Director General Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry said that best accommodation arrangements have been made for the players in the hostels at Nishtar Park Sports Complex.
The karate and wushu camps were held at the Elite Training Center where coaches taught the players modern techniques to combat opponent players’ fighting tactics. The badminton and table tennis training camps were conducted at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall under the supervision of expert coaches Zarina Waqar and Yasmeen Akhtar.
Punjab’s women’s and men’s hockey teams participated in training camp organised at the National Hockey Stadium. The coaches organized practice matches between camp probable to improve their match fitness. The Kabaddi players also played friendly match under the supervision of qualified coaches. The coaches also indulged the players in stamina-building exercises.