Pakistan Day Sports Festival Kicks Off in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Pakistan Day Sports Festival, organized by the Balochistan government’s sports department, is currently underway across the province, featuring a variety of sports competitions, including futsal, wushu, and basketball tournaments.

The futsal tournament was officially inaugurated at QDA Ground in Satellite Town, Quetta, with Pakistan Peoples Party leader and Parliamentary Secretary Liaquat Ali Lehri serving as the chief guest. In his speech, Lehri highlighted the event’s significance in celebrating Pakistan Day and providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills. He also announced plans to install artificial grass at QDA Ground under the PSD initiative in the upcoming fiscal year.

Basketball matches began at the Pakistan Sports Board Quetta Center, inaugurated by Balochistan Olympic Association General Secretary Sher Mohammad Tareen, while wushu competitions are ongoing at the Ayub Sports Complex’s Martial Arts Gymnasium. Six teams from Quetta are participating in the basketball tournament, while 35 athletes are competing in wushu across seven weight categories.

The opening ceremony of the futsal tournament saw a large turnout, with attendees including organizing committee members Abdul Baqi and Mohammad Sadiq, as well as enthusiastic spectators. During the event, the chief guest met with the athletes and encouraged their participation.

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Lehri emphasized the importance of engaging the youth in sports, stressing that it serves as a positive outlet and helps keep young people away from drugs. He also pledged to build more sports facilities to support aspiring athletes.

The futsal tournament will continue until March 22, while the wushu finals are set to take place today at the Ayub Sports Complex Martial Arts Gymnasium.