President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the government is committed to promote and encourage a healthy culture of sports across the country and an environment where people can spend their leisure time productively.
The President said this on the occasion of President Gold Cup International Squash Tournament organized by Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) here at the Sports Complex, Islamabad on Tuesday.
The President stated that Pakistan had reigned supreme in Squash for many years adding that this unprecedented pre-eminence owed much to the excellent performances and talent of the Pakistani players who brought laurels to the country in the past. The President noted that the President Gold Cup International Squash Tournament was last held in 1990 emphasizing that its revival in 2015 reflects Pakistan’s desire to regain its Squash supremacy.
The President appreciated the efforts of PSF, the sponsors and organizers for holding such successful event in Pakistan and hoped that such healthy activities would be held in future as well.
The President also witnessed the final match of the tournament between Nasir Iqbal of Pakistan and Todd Harrity of USA which was won by Nasir Iqbal. Later, the President distributed prizes amongst the finalists.
Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Air Chief Marshal and President PSF Sohail Aman, diplomats, former squash players including Jahangir Khan, PSF officials and a large number of people also witnessed the final match.
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