ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assuring all possible measures for the promotion of the football game in the country, announced that the government would soon unveil a comprehensive plan in this regard.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Pakistan’s Street Child Football Team which represented Pakistan in the Norway Cup 2024, also asked the authorities concerned to fully restore the departmental sports and present a report, according to a PM Office press release.
He said the fabulous performance of the street child football team manifested the fact that the Pakistani youth had the potential to prove their mettle globally if given ample opportunities.
The delegation comprised Captain Muhammad Adeel, top scorer Muhammad Kashif, team manager Syed Muhammad Awais, Executive Director of Muslim Hands Syed Javed Gillani, Director Global Operations Arsalan Nusrat, and Communication Director Muhammad Rehan Tahir.
Terming the players as the bright stars of Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the Pakistan Street Child Football Team was bringing fame to the country. He also lauded the role of Muslim Hands in promoting Pakistan Street Child Football.
The players thanked the prime minister for hosting them and acknowledging their achievement in the game.The representatives of the Muslim Hands briefed the prime minister about the organisation’s contribution to promoting street football in the world including Pakistan.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Pakistan’s Street Child Football Team which represented Pakistan in the Norway Cup 2024, also asked the authorities concerned to fully restore the departmental sports and present a report, according to a PM Office press release.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman of PM Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, PM’s coordinators Romina Khurshid Alam and Badar Shehbaz, and senior officers also attended the meeting.
Meanwhile, Pakistan defeated Japan by 2-1 in Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament being played in China.From Pakistan side, Ahmad Nadeem and Sufyan Khan netted one goal each while Raiki Fujishima scored one goal for Japan.
Pakistan will lock horns with hosts on Thursday.The previous two matches played by Pakistan against South Korea and Malaysia ended in a draw.India is the defending champion as they last year defeated Malaysia 4-3 in the final and won the fourth title , while Japan defeated South Korea 5-3 to bag the bronze medal.
In addition to Pakistan, teams from India, Korea, Malaysia, Japan and China are participating in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, which will be played from September 8 to September 17 in Holy Nabibor, China.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan national team is set to participate in the World Beach Kabaddi Championship, scheduled to take place in Iran from September 25-30.Pakistan Kabaddi Federation Secretary General Mohammad Sarwar said the national team’s training camp has commenced at the Pakistan Sports Complex.
Rana said, “The selected team players will compete in the championship, which will feature players from around the world.”
As many as 18 players have been invited to the national training camp, including Usman Ahmed, Afaq Khan, Shoaib Mumtaz Ali, Junaid Khan, Kashif Razzaq, Mudassar Ali, Mohammad Safian, Bilal Khan, Usman Khalid, Usman Ghani, Farhan Ali, Mohammad Amjad Ali, Ikhlaq Ahmed, Mohammad Usman Arshad, Mohammad Imran, Waqar Ali, Syed-al-Mulk Khan, and Farman Ali.
