Pakistan to Host Sports Conference to Revive Sporting Glory
Pakistan's Prime Minister announces a sports conference to discuss measures to revive the country's sporting glory and promote equal training opportunities for all athletes.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a sports conference to discuss ways to revive Pakistan's sporting glory, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.
The conference will bring together sports officials, former and current athletes to deliberate on promoting sports and restoring Pakistan's international standing.
The prime minister announced while addressing a ceremony for Pakistani athletes who won medals at the Asian Games. He congratulated the medal-winning athletes, saying they have brought pride and honour to the country, but emphasized that there is still room for improvement.
According to PM Sharif, the conference will focus on providing athletes with necessary training and resources. He stressed the importance of nurturing talent and ensuring equal access to training opportunities without discrimination.
He also highlighted Pakistan's past achievements in sports like hockey, cricket, and squash, and noted the growing interest in e-sports and football. He called for collective efforts to promote different sporting disciplines.
Earlier, the Prime Minister distributed prizes among the medal-winning athletes.