LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Youth Games would help unearth new talent and provide young athletes with excellent opportunities to progress in their sporting careers, Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, said.
During a meeting with the Lahore Qalandars Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Atif Rana here at the National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday, the minister said that collaboration between the government and the private sector is essential to identifying and nurturing emerging talent.
He also praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision for the promotion of sports in Punjab. “The provincial government is taking historic and effective steps to create opportunities for young people,” he said.
The meeting also focused on providing talented cricket and football players with opportunities to showcase their skills at major sporting events.
Atif Rana said, “Lahore Qalandars is committed to providing young cricketers with opportunities to demonstrate their talent and progress in the sport”.
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