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06 June 2004
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Sunday
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17 Rabi-us-Saani 1425
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Pakistan to participate in Torch Relay ceremony
NEW DELHI, June 5: A 10-member Pakistani delegation, led by sports minister Riaz Munir Ahmed, would participate in celebrations surrounding the Olympic Torch Relay in New Delhi on June 10
, according to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi.
"The delegation, which also includes Pakistan Olympic Association president Sayyed Arif Hasan, would participate in various functions being organized as part of the relay," Kalmadi told reporters here.
He said he had also extended invitation to International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge to attend a grand function at the National Stadium, venue of the first Asian Games.
IOA president said Pakistan delegation would also take part in Indo-Pak Sports Conference to he held on June 11.-PPI
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