ISLAMABAD: China would extend every possible cooperation for upgrading facilities at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad whilst also helping train coaches and athletes here, its Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong vowed on Wednesday during a meeting with Pakistan Sports Board director general retired Col Mohammad Asif Zaman.

The Chinese ambassador also appreciated Pakistan for taking keen interest in organising different sports activities and other functions to mark the 70th anniversary of Pak-China Friendship.

The PSB director general said that China built the Sports Complex almost 35 years ago and was hopeful of full cooperation in improving the arena. The Chinese ambassador also visited different venues at Pakistan Sports Complex and both officials also agreed upon the nomination of focal persons to carry forward the proposed plans for the sports cooperation.

Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2021