Olympians return

Published September 2, 2004

ISLAMABAD, Sept 1: A nine-member batch of Pakistan contingent returned home from Athens on Wednesday, after participating in the Olympic Games.

The arriving batch included secretary of the contingent, Brig. Arif Mehmud Siddiqui, who is also the Director General of Pakistan Sports Board, Col. (r) Muhammad Yahya, who is also the Associate Secretary of Pakistan Olympic Association, and some other officials as well athletes Sajjad Khan and Sumaira Zahoor.

POA sent a 44-strong contingent to Athens Olympics with representation in hockey, boxing, athletics, swimming and shooting. -APP

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