The Level One course for bodybuilding coaches and officials organised with the collaboration of Sports Board Punjab concluded at the National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony. Director Pakistan Sports Board Rana Nasrullah, Punjab Bodybuilding Association President Mir Shafiq Awan, Deputy Director Zahoor Ahmed, trainers Nabeel Ahmed, Dr hashim and other officials was also present at the concluding ceremony.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi distributed certificates among 25 coaches who successfully completed the course. The participants were trained in fitness, nutrition, anti-doping measures, first aid and injury rehabilitation during the course.
Addressing the concluding ceremony, Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that anti-doping and fitness training has been imparted to coaches to promote transparency and integrity in sports. “Nutrition education has immense importance in the fitness of athletes and improving their performance”.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that Sports Board Punjab is taking various initiatives for the promotion and development of sports across the province. “Fitness training is essential in every sport because better fitness leads to improved performance in the field,” he said.
Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that the participants were also trained in first aid and injury rehabilitation so that they could provide appropriate assistance to athletes in case of injuries during or after a sports event.