KARACHI: The president of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), retired Lt Gen Syed Arif Hassan, has lauded the construction of first-ever softball stadium on international standard in Karachi.

Talking to the secretary general of Softball Federation of Pakistan (SFP) Asif Azeem here on Friday, Lt Gen Arif was of the view that this facility would prove to be a milestone for the promotion of softball.

He assured that every possible assistance would be extended for the visits of international softball coaches from abroad.

Lt Gen Arif said that in this regard he would also approach the president of International Softball Federation (ISF), Dale McMann, and Secretary General Ms. Low Beng Choo.

He said that all required steps would be undertaken for facilitating the visits of foreign coaches.

Speaking on the occasion, Asif the construction work of the softball stadium in the metropolis is in full swing.

“We will provide our youngsters with the playing field of international standard,” he said adding that there will also be a gymnasium, jogging track and conference hall for conducting training courses.

Published in Dawn, October 7th, 2017