The Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) organised a colourful opening ceremony for the ninth South Asian Judo Championship on Tuesday here at the Liaquat Gymnasium Sports Complex. Senator Jehangir Badar graced the ceremony as chief guest.
The top officials of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and PJF were also present on the occasion. PJF President Rana Shujhat Ali welcomed the visiting teams in the championship. Apart from hosts Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh are participating in the event. All the teams entered the hall amid applause from a handful of spectators.
The Indian delegation got a special welcome from the crowd.
