ISLAMABAD: The newly elected Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari stated that he is motivated to take measures for the betterment of sports in Pakistan.
Ehsan, while talking to the media after participating in a prize distribution ceremony, held at the Press Club, shared his desire to do something for the sports in the country.
“I will try to do something for the sports in our beloved country Pakistan as I, myself am a sports enthusiast,” Ehsan said.
He further congratulated the winning players and also lauded the female players for performing well.
“I would like to congratulate all the winning teams and players. I am amazed that the women’s tournament was also held and they did play well,” he shared.
The IPC Minister again commented on the preparations for the upcoming South Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in May and said he will try that the players get proper training for the event.
“The South Asian Games are also coming up. For all the games, we will try to give good and fruitful training to our players so that they can make the country proud,” he concluded.
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ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari presided over a meeting with the officials of the Pakistan Olympic Association to review the operations of POA and the preparations for the upcoming South Asian Games.
In the meeting, POA apprised the Federal Minister of their organogram, operations, budget and future activities. Whereas, the core agenda of the meeting remained the planning and arrangement status of the upcoming South Asian Games including the finalisation of host cities.
The details of the coordination committee, budget estimations and training of Pakistani Athletes and their camps being organised by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in Pakistan Sports Complex and other venues, also come under discussion.
Pakistan, as the host country, will compete in all 27 sporting events, while all other nations must compete in at least four sports during the 14th South Asian Games.
On this occasion, Federal minister Ehsan shared his desire to make the upcoming South Asian Games a memorable one.
“We should keep Pakistan as our foremost priority and emphasised conducive and harmonious working relations among all stakeholders to make the South Asian Games event a memorable one,” Ehsan said.
It is pertinent to mention here that the 2023 South Asian Games, officially the XIV South Asian Games, a major multi-sport event will be held in Pakistan in May.
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ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Provincial Coordination Minister Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari visited the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to review projects, here on Tuesday.
On his first visit to the PSB, the newly-elected IPC Minister reviewed the development work going on various projects.
The Minister also paid a visit to Roshan Khan Squash Complex, Player and Staff Cafeteria, while also monitoring the construction of Hamidi Hall.
The Director-General of PSB Colonel Retired Asif Zaman accompanied IPC Minister Ehsan on his first visit to the sports board and briefed the latter about development schemes.
“While speedy completion of work is a priority at the same time we must ensure all the work is up to the mark,” Minister remarked while engaging with the media in casual interaction.
It is pertinent to mention here that it was the first visit of IPC Minister Ehsan after taking the oath, earlier this month.
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ISLAMABAD: Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari, the newly elected Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister, has claimed that he is unaware of the sacking of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja.
Ehsan ur Rehman, who received his first briefing from the secretary on Saturday, has expressed his opinion on the future of PCB Chairman Ramiz, claiming that he is unaware of the reports that are being circulated.
“I have no idea about the claims circulating that the government has planned to sack Ramiz from the chairmanship,” Ehsan ur Rehman remarked.
“I only found out about Ramiz’s removal from the PCB chairmanship through the media,” he continued.
The IPC minister further commented about the revival of the departmental sports and said, “All sports departments will be restored.”
Ehsan ur Rehman then went on to comment about the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and vowed to resolve the issue at the earliest.
“We will resolve the issue of FIFA’s sanction on Pakistan soon. Whereas, the preparations of the South Asian Games will also be completed soon,” he concluded.
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