Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali visited different sports venues at Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC) during his inspection visit on Monday.
During his visit, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali inspected the state-of-the-art International Squash Complex, Mini Hockey Stadium, Sports Medical Center, Institute of Sports Sciences, NPSC Gymnasium Hall and Tennis Court.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali was accompanied by Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi, Additional Secretary Sports Shabbir Hussain Cheema, Deputy Director Zahoor Ahmed and PMU Sports Director during his inspection visit.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi gave a detailed briefing about the multiple sports projects on this occasion.
Talking on this occasion, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali said that the Squash Complex, equipped with all modern facilities, will be opened soon. “Right after its inauguration, a major squash event will be organized at this state-of-the-art international sports facility”.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali further said that Institute of Sports Sciences and Sports Medical Center are also being opened in the coming days. “These valuable facilities will play a key role in the elimination of the fitness problems of our athletes”.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali expressed his anger over the poor quality of cleanliness in the Institute of Sports Sciences and reprimanded the responsible officers. “There will be no compromise on cleanliness and maintenance of valuable sports facilities at Nishtar Park Sports Complex”.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali informed that Punjab Sports Department is going to organize several mega sports events such as CM Punjab National Marathon Race, Family Fun Race, Wheelchair Race and Cycling Race in the month of April. “Thousands of male and female athletes from across the province will participate in these sports competitions”.