Meena Majeed Baloch awards medal to Mr Asia bodybuilder Abdul Razzaq Khilji

QUETTA: Provincial Adviser for Sports and Youth Affairs Meena Majeed Baloch paid tribute to leading bodybuilder Abdul Razzaq Khilji, who brought honour to Balochistan and Pakistan by winning the Mr Asia title at the World Men’s Physique Championship held in Thailand.

The provincial adviser put a medal around Abdul Razzaq Khilji’s neck in recognition of his international success. She also presented him with a certificate of appreciation. Sports Secretary Dura Baloch and Director General Yasir Khan Bazai were also present on the occasion.

Meena Majeed Baloch said that through hard work, dedication and exceptional ability, Abdul Razzaq Khilji had won honour not only for Balochistan but for the whole of Pakistan. She said such talented sportsmen were a model for the younger generation. She said his achievements showed that Balochistan’s talent had every ability to make its mark at the world level.

She said that, in line with the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the provincial government was committed to promoting sports, encouraging young talent and giving every possible support to sportsmen who performed well at the international level.

Abdul Razzaq Khilji thanked the provincial government, the Sports Department and Provincial Adviser Meena Majeed Baloch. He said government support and encouragement led young sportsmen to work harder and achieve more.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan