Govt will ensure that our players, representing the country in int’l games, are fully sponsored: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (SABAH): Athletes and officials of Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The athletes shared their insights about Mixed Martial Arts Combat event, recently held in Lahore.
The Prime Minister said promotion of sports activities in the country is government’s topmost priority. He appreciated the athletes for exhibiting excellent skills and said that government will extend all out support to the Martial Arts Federation for promotion of these games.
He said holding international events by Mix Martial Arts Federation in Pakistan is commendable.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said it is responsibility of the government to create enabling environment for the youth so they can harness their potentials. He said government will ensure that our players, representing the country in international games, are fully sponsored.
On the occasion, the officials of Federation and athletes gave their recommendations and suggestions to further refine this genre of sports.
The Prime Minister directed the relevant authorities to review the proposals and devise strategy in this regard.
Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation hosted Combat week in Lahore from 18th to 22nd of last month during which Pakistan won twelve gold medals in the Asian Martial Arts category.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to Kulsoom Nawaz, the former first lady and wife of PML-N President Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on her sixth death anniversary.
In a statement, he said our entire family has never forgotten and cannot forget the grief of the death of sister Kulsoom Nawaz
The Prime Minister said we pay our respects to the mother of democracy Kulsoom Nawaz for her services to the nation and democracy. As a wife, mother, sister and political leader, Kulsoom Nawaz wrote an unforgettable history of courage, bravery and patience.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said Kulsoom Nawaz was an iron shield for PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and her proud and memorable movement against dictatorship is a bright chapter in political history.