Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi has inaugurated the Sports Board Punjab’s special diet programme for women hockey players at the National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
Deputy Director Zahoor Ahmed, former female hockey player Sehrish Ghumman and other officials were also present at the launch ceremony. Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi was introduced to the women hockey players. He also distributed fruits, milk, and other nutritional items among the female hockey players.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that Sports Board Punjab has launched this special diet programme with an aim to improve the health and fitness of women hockey players across the province. “Under the initiative, essential nutritional items will be provided to female athletes on a daily basis to support their physical development and enhance their sporting performance”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi further said that physical fitness is essential for athletes to demonstrate satisfactory performance in the field. “A healthy and balanced diet is a key factor in achieving and maintaining fitness”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that several female hockey players come from middle and lower middle class families and may not always have access to the adequate nutrition. “The provision of fruits, milk, and other essential food items would contribute significantly to the players’ growth, health, and overall well-being”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi further said that stronger and healthier athletes will naturally perform better in the field. “This initiative reflects Sports Board Punjab’s commitment to supporting and developing women’s sports in the province”.