The training sessions for young athletes are in progress across the province under the CM Punjab Sports Academies, organised by the Sports Board Punjab.
More than 40 children received modern training at the CM Punjab cricket academy at Nishtar Park Sports Complex. Experts coaches M Usman and Badal Babar conducted the training sessions, focusing on modern batting and bowling techniques. The participants were also taught proper shot-making skills and methods of striking the ball effectively.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that more than 2,500 boys and girls were currently receiving training at the CM Punjab Sports Academies in various sports disciplines across the province. “Over 50 qualified coaches are imparting modern training to young athletes, helping them develop their technical skills and competitive abilities”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that the academies were proving instrumental in identifying and nurturing emerging sporting talent and would play a key role in producing future champions for Punjab and Pakistan.