A high-level meeting to review preparations for the First National Youth Games was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, chaired by Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The meeting brought together senior officials and stakeholders from various federal and provincial departments, along with representatives from the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). Participants attended both in person and virtually, reflecting a strong national commitment to ensure the success of this landmark event. The First National Youth Games are scheduled to be held in September 2025 and are being organized by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). These Games represent a major milestone in Pakistan’s sports history, marking the first time since 1948 that a nationwide youth sports event of this scale will be held. The event aims to revive the spirit of competitive sports among Pakistani youth and lay the foundation for a sustainable pipeline of athletic talent. The core mission of the National Youth Games is to identify, nurture, and promote emerging athletes from across Pakistan, providing them with an inclusive and professional platform to demonstrate their potential. Through these Games, the government hopes to build a robust sporting ecosystem, promote physical well-being, and strengthen national integration through sports. During the meeting, participants discussed various aspects of the Games, including the selection criteria for athletes, the structure of provincial and regional competitions leading up to the national event, the logistical arrangements, venue readiness, coordination with local governments, and the involvement of schools, colleges, and universities. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring transparency, merit, and equal opportunity in the athlete selection process. Chairman PMYP highlighted the broader vision behind the Games, stressing the importance of youth empowerment through structured engagement in sports. He also emphasized the role of public-private partnerships and inter-departmental collaboration to ensure high standards of organization, athlete welfare, and media coverage. Stakeholders from across the country expressed their full support for the initiative and commended the leadership of the PMYP and POA in driving forward this much-needed sporting revival. The meeting concluded with a firm commitment from all parties to work collectively in making the First National Youth Games a landmark success.
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