QUETTA, Oct 27 (APP):The opening ceremony of the Chief Minister Balochistan Inter-School Hockey Tournament was held here at Ayub Stadium, on Tuesday, with Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Mir Liaquat Lehri as chief guest.
The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Hockey Association Balochistan, General Secretary Saeed Amin, Special Assistant on Home Affairs Babar Yousafzai, Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini, the EDO Education Quetta, and other officials.
Addressing the participants, Mir Liaquat Lehri highlighted the importance of sports in the development of youth, stating that the promotion of sports would encourage young people to engage in positive activities, enhance their abilities, and provide opportunities for talented athletes to emerge at the national level.
He said it was the heartfelt desire of the Chief Minister of Balochistan to provide maximum opportunities to young people and encourage them to participate in sports activities. He noted that investing in youth through sports would help nurture talent and contribute positively to society.
During the ceremony, the guests were introduced to the participating players, who were encouraged and applauded for their enthusiasm and commitment to the game.
Mir Liaquat Lehri praised the efforts of the Hockey Association and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at providing better sporting opportunities for young people and promoting hockey as well as other sports across the province.
He emphasized that organizing sporting competitions in educational institutions plays a vital role in fostering discipline, teamwork, and positive thinking among the younger generation. He stressed that such tournaments should continue on a regular basis to provide talented school athletes with more opportunities to showcase their skills.
Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini also met the players and encouraged them. Commending the efforts of the Hockey Association, he said the district administration would continue extending full support for the promotion of sports and for creating healthy and constructive opportunities for youth engagement.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
