Pakistan will be featuring in handball, kabaddi and sailing events. -Photo by AFP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will participate in the third Asian Beach Games being staged in Haiyang, China from June 16 to 22, an official of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) said on Saturday.

Pakistan will be featuring in handball, kabaddi and sailing events, the official said.

“The handball team comprises 10 players and two officials, the kabaddi team includes six players and two officials while the sailing squad is composed of three players and an official,” he said.

He further said that the PSB was also organising a swimming training camp for youngsters during the summer vacations.—APP

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