Lahore Qalandars Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Atif Rana called on Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar at the National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
The organisation of the CM Punjab Youth Games and ways to encourage and promote young athletes were discussed in detail during the meeting. The meeting also focused on providing talented cricket and football players with opportunities to showcase their skills at major sporting events. Sports Board Punjab Vice-Chairman Salman Malik and other officials were also present on this occasion.
Talking on this occasion, Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that the CM Punjab Youth Games would help unearth new talent and provide young athletes with excellent opportunities to progress in their sporting careers.
Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar further said that Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana would be included in the technical and organising committees of the Youth Games. “The collaboration between the government and the private sector is essential to identifying and nurturing emerging talent”.
Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that talented players would be given access to major sporting events, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL), to help them develop their abilities and gain exposure at the highest levels.
Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar also praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's vision for the promotion of sports in Punjab. “The provincial government is taking historic and effective steps to create opportunities for young people”.
Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana welcomed the Punjab government's initiatives for youth development. “Lahore Qalandars is committed to providing young cricketers with opportunities to demonstrate their talent and progress in the sport”.
Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana said that collaboration between Sports Board Punjab and Lahore Qalandars would open new avenues for aspiring athletes to advance at national and international levels.