Intra-school hockey tournament opens at Ayub Stadium in Quetta

QUETTA: The opening ceremony of the Chief Minister Balochistan Intra-School Hockey Tournament was held at Ayub Stadium. Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Mir Liaqat Lehri was the chief guest.

Pakistan Hockey Association Balochistan General Secretary Saeed Amin, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Home Babar Yousafzai, the Deputy Commissioner Quetta, the EDO Education Quetta and other officials were also present.

In his address, Mir Liaqat Lehri highlighted the importance of sports for young people. He said the promotion of sports would draw youth towards positive activities, polish their skills and bring talent to the fore at national level. He said it was the heartfelt wish of the Chief Minister Balochistan that as many opportunities as possible be given to draw young people towards sports. On the occasion, the players were introduced and encouraged.

He praised the efforts of the Hockey Association. He said steps to give young people better sporting opportunities and to promote hockey and other sports would be encouraged.

He said sports contests in educational institutions play an important role in promoting discipline, teamwork and positive thinking in the younger generation. He said such tournaments should continue so that talented school players get more chances to show their skills.

Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini also met the players and encouraged them. He praised the efforts of the Hockey Association and said the district administration would continue to give every possible support to promote sports and give young people opportunities for positive activities.