Lahore: The taekwondo segment of the Inter-School and Inter-Collegiate Games took place at the Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall on Wednesday, drawing participation from over 300 athletes. Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi attended the event as the chief guest, accompanied by Deputy Director Zahoor Ahmed and other officials.
According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, Qureshi observed the competitions and commended the athletes for their performances. He highlighted the competitive environment of the games and emphasized the role of such events in promoting a sports culture within educational institutions. Qureshi stated that the Sports Board Punjab is committed to providing support for the successful organization of these games and reiterated the importance of sports development in the province.
Qureshi also mentioned that the registration for the CM Punjab Youth Games is ongoing across various divisions. He expressed optimism that these games would encourage a significant number of new athletes to emerge, thereby contributing to the country’s athletic future.