LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar met Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana to discuss preparations for the CM Punjab Youth Games and joint initiatives aimed at identifying and supporting talented young athletes across the province.
Punjab Youth Games to Promote Emerging Sports Talent
During the meeting, both sides discussed expanding opportunities for young cricket and football players, with a particular focus on providing access to major national and international sporting events.
The participants agreed on the importance of creating pathways for promising athletes to showcase their abilities and progress towards professional sports careers.
Speaking on the occasion, Faisal Ayub Khokhar said the CM Punjab Youth Games would serve as an important platform for discovering new sporting talent and providing young players with opportunities to advance their careers.
He announced that talented athletes would be given opportunities to access major sporting competitions, including events associated with the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Atif Rana to Join Youth Games Committees
The provincial minister also confirmed that Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana would become part of the technical and organising committees of the CM Punjab Youth Games.
Khokhar emphasised that collaboration between government institutions and private sporting organisations was essential for discovering emerging talent and developing a stronger sporting culture in Punjab.
Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana appreciated Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for promoting sports and described the provincial government’s youth-focused initiatives as encouraging developments.
Rana reaffirmed Lahore Qalandars’ commitment to providing young athletes with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and develop their sporting potential.
He expressed confidence that cooperation between Sports Board Punjab and Lahore Qalandars would open new avenues for promising athletes to progress towards national and international sporting platforms.
The proposed collaboration aims to strengthen grassroots talent identification and encourage greater participation in organised sports across Punjab.
