Punjab govt plans Pink Olympics for women in June
Last updated on: 08 April,2023 03:29 pm
Sports Minister Wahab Riaz says govt will soon hold hockey championship
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Caretaker Punjab Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Wahab Riaz has said that provincial government is considering to hold a Pink Olympics for women in June, in which only women would compete.
The veteran pacer said that government would soon hold a hockey championship to promote national sports in the province. The minister had launched Ramazan Sports Series which started on April 7 in Lahore.
According to the details, a total of six sports are being played in the sports festival, including hockey, football, badminton, cricket (tape ball), kabaddi, and table tennis. The provincial minister also appreciated the efforts being made to support the national sport.
The 37-year-old fast bowler further added that women’s participation in the sports series was limited to badminton and table tennis. Last month, Wahab had paid a visit to the National Hockey Stadium, where he emphasized the early completion of the ongoing renovation work, including the work of laying new turf.
The Lahore-born cricketer said that Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi was keen to promote sports in the province and discover hidden talent in every sport.