Muhammad Ahmad of Lahore wins 5km Run for Fun race in Quetta on Defence Day

QUETTA: A five-kilometre “Run for Fun” race was held in Quetta on the occasion of Defence Day and Martyrs’ Day, organised by the Sports Department of the Government of Balochistan. Young people and athletes from Lahore, Dera Ismail Khan and Peshawar also took part. The race started at Airport Road, passed through several roads and ended at the Ayub Sports Complex.

Muhammad Ahmad of Lahore finished first, Abdul Rahim second and Ainullah third. They were given cash prizes of Rs50,000, Rs30,000 and Rs20,000 respectively. Director General Sports Dr Yasir Khan Bazai, the chief guest, put medals around the winners’ necks and gave out the prizes.

Speaking to the media, Dr Yasir Khan Bazai said the race was held under the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and under the leadership of the Provincial Adviser on Sports, Meena Majeed Baloch. He said that, as in 1965, the whole nation today stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Army.

He said this was the eighth Run for Fun race in Quetta and that the participation of young people was rising steadily. This time, it was also decided to give Rs10,000 to the athlete in fourth place and Rs5,000 each to 10 more athletes. The race was held under the supervision of Provincial Coach Sanobar Khan, Deputy Director Sports Amanullah Khan and Usman Awan. The traffic police and security agencies cooperated fully.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan