Adviser to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakhr Jahan has said that the provincial government is strongly encouraging the development of major talent in the province and those athletes from the province who are bringing the name of the country and the province to light.
This is our valuable asset, he said, adding, “After winning the gold medal in the international Taekwondo competitions in Thailand, Amir Khan, a player from the province, has made the name of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa famous all over the world and we are feeling proud.”
It was said that Aamir Khan has presented a soft image of Pakistan and especially the Pakhtuns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Thailand and we will support them in international competitions with full enthusiasm.
He also presented a prize check of Rs. 0.5 million and assured him of providing them with other necessary training equipment and facilities related to their sports, and air ticket support in case of participation in international competitions.
Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakhr Jahan specially invited the world Taekwondo players from Swat who won the gold medal in the World Taekwondo competitions held in Thailand in his office Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Friday.
Among others, Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Fazal Hakeem Khan and officials of the Sports Department were also present. On this occasion, the Sports Adviser congratulated the Taekwondo player for his excellent performance and said that he has shown his talent, effort and his sport.
Thanks to his dedication, the example that Thailand has set in winning gold medals in international competitions is enviable and worthy of praise for us. He said that diamonds like Aamir Khan are a valuable asset of this province and this is the first effort of the provincial government.
Talent should be brought forward in every sport, they should be encouraged and given opportunities because these players are highlighting our positive identity in the outside world through sports and send a message to the world that we are one.
He said that our efforts will be to provide ample opportunities to Aamir Khan to play at the international level so that he can shine the name of the province and the country in the same way and our prayers will always be with Aamir Khan.
He said that the provincial government is making every effort to promote sports according to the vision of Quaid Imran Khan and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also has a special focus on this sector because both our leaders have been sportsmen.
Recently the Inter Academies Games 2024 for the merged districts have been started which was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and will continue till August 18. An opportunity should be provided to bring forward the players with natural abilities in every region and then financial support will also be given to these players, he added.
“We are also working on the improvement of infrastructure for sports so that the availability of playgrounds and other facilities is possible for the youth to create a healthy society across the province and they become useful citizens of this society by being attracted towards positive activities, ” Syed Fakhr Jahan said.
During the meeting, he praised Aamir Khan for his success and encouraged him by assuring him of all possible support from the provincial government. During the meeting, Taekwondo player Aamir Khan thanked him for inviting him and encouraged him. He assured that he would continue his efforts and hard work to win more medals in future.
