Punjab Sports Minister meets Shahid Afridi, pledges to work for sports promotion
Punjab Sports Minister meets Shahid Afridi, pledges to work for sports promotion
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has called on Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan after a visit to Punjab International Swimming Complex Lahore. Minister for Sports Punjab and Shahid Afridi reiterated their resolve to work together for the promotion of sports.
On this occasion, Rai Taimoor Khan said that Shahid Afridi is our national hero and his services to cricket will never be forgotten. He also said that sports facilities in Punjab have increased significantly in the current financial year.
The provincial sports minister further said that under the Green Sports Project, sports grounds would be set up at the village level. Former captain Shahid Afridi congratulated the Punjab government on developments in the sports sector.
Shahid Afridi said that Sports Board Punjab has made history by organizing Kabaddi World Cup. He said that after coronavirus is over, I will work with Sports Board Punjab to promote cricket. The Punjab Sports Minister and Shahid Afridi are expected to make important announcements in this regard after Eid-ul-Adha.
