LAHORE – The Punjab Olympics Association on Monday reviewed all the arrangements for the 71st Samsung Punjab Games, which are being sponsored by Samsung, and handed over the documents to different sports association secretaries. PbOA secretary Idris Haider Khawaja chaired the meeting of the secretaries and went through all the details of the arrangements.
Samsung Electronics, a global leader in home appliances and mobile-phones, came in to support the sporting activities at the Punjab Stadium after a tiff between PbOA and the Sports Department over finances. The event will be held from April 7 to 9. The Games will feature 19 events for male athletes and eight events for female competitors. Hundreds of highly-skilled athletes, hailing from nine different zones of Punjab, will participate in the Games.
Mr Yee, Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan, said: “The youth of Pakistan have proved their competitive talents and excellence in numerous sports and athletics. By sponsoring the Punjab Olympics, Samsung aims to bring out the raw talent and enrich the performance of these youngsters for a higher level of sports and international athletics. It is delightful to see their passionate participation in this event.”
