KARACHI: Deputy Commissioner and Administrator South Irshad Ali Sodhar on Tuesday said that winning medals in international events prove very helpful in the development and promotion of sports in the country and this not only elevates Pakistan’s position in the world of sports but also makes the national players globally acclaimed.

During his visit to Karate Gymnasium Hall at Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar Park Lyari, Ali Muhammad Qambrani Boxing Stadium and JAFA Football Academy and meeting the delegation led by President KS FSyed Wasim Hashmi, the DC South and Administrator said that besides sports, the DMC South will continue to cooperate with Karachi Sports Foundation in other fields.

Sodhar said that if the athletes who have won medals for Pakistan in international events are encouraged by government and private institutions, far more excellent results can be achieved in the future. He said that all possible steps would be taken to promote sports activities and for renovation of the grounds and gymnasium in the district South.

Chairman KSF Asif Azeem, President Karachi Tax Bar Muhammad Zeeshan Merchant, Member Pakistan Olympic Association Environmental Commission Tehmina Asif, Secretary SOA Ahmed Ali Rajput, Ghulam Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Nasir were also present.

DC Sodhar said that the freezing of sports activities due to the lockdown, imposed to contain the outbreak of Covid-19, had a direct impact on the players, organizers and ground staff and in this hour of ordeal, the KSF has set a fine precedent by distributing ration bags, face masks, sanitizers and other items among over 6,000 deserving athletes, coaches, umpires and sports organizers besides KSF has also taken exemplary steps by taking steps for provision of scholarships to young and talented sportspersons of the country for free higher education.

Published in Dawn, October 7th, 2020