Sports Minister Promises Sportsmen-friendly Policy Soon
Zeeshan Mehtab Published December 13, 2018 | 09:45 PM
Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti has said the Punjab government will bring a sportsman-friendly sports policy very soon.
He expressed these views while talking to the media at 55th National Table Tennis Championships at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall Wednesday evening.
Taimoor Khan Bhatti distributed prizes and medals among prominent performers of the event. He was received warmly upon reaching Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall.
The participating players were also introduced to Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti. Players also had photographs with him.
The minister said formulating a compact sports policy is Punjab govt's top priority.
"The Punjab govt is involving all stakeholders such as sports associations, federations and top players for the purpose. We want to get complete input from all stakeholders so that a comprehensive sports policy can be formulated," he added.
He said that table tennis is very popular among young generation.
"We have signed an MoU with China for promotion of table tennis in Pakistan. Chinese experts will impart training to our coaches under the MoU," he added.
"Chinese players will play table tennis matches with our players.
In this way, our players will improve their game to a great extent and prepare themselves for international competitions appropriately," said the minister.
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