Shahid Memorial Karachi beat DFA Hub 4-0 in Gwadar Independence Cup football

GWADAR: Exciting matches of the Sindh Balochistan Independence Cup 2026, named after martyred Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch, are continuing with great enthusiasm at the Baba-e-Buzenjo Football Stadium in Gwadar. The football tournament is being organised by Mir Arshad Kalmati, President of the District Football Association Gwadar.

In one of the key matches of the tournament, Shahid Memorial Football Club Karachi played superbly and beat DFA Hub by four goals to nil. A large number of football fans enjoyed the match and cheered both teams.

The chief guest at the match was Gwadar District Council Chairman Shay Mukhtar Baloch, who was warmly welcomed on arrival at the stadium. He was introduced to the players of both teams and the match officials. He shook hands with the players before the match.

Sports a means of youth development

In his address, Shay Mukhtar Baloch said sports play a key role in the mental and physical development of young people and in promoting positive thinking, discipline, tolerance and unity. He said it was an important need of the time to draw the younger generation towards healthy and constructive activities, so that they stay safe from negative trends and play an effective part in the progress of the country and the nation.

He said naming the Independence Cup after martyred Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch was a commendable step. He said that, as an administrative officer, the martyred Zakir Baloch served Gwadar and its people selflessly. His services and sacrifices would always be remembered, and paying tribute to him was the shared responsibility of all.

The District Council Chairman praised the services of Mir Arshad Kalmati for the promotion of sports. He said Kalmati was playing a valuable role in drawing young people towards positive activities and in promoting football and other sports in the district. He said such well-organised sports events bring young talent to the fore and also highlight the positive image of Gwadar.

Shay Mukhtar Baloch announced cash prizes for the winning team, the runner-up team and the match officials. Pasni Municipal Committee Chairman Noor Ahmed Kalmati, political and social figure Mir Anwar Abdul Rehman and other notables were also present at the ceremony.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan