The Punjab Olympics Association Friday announced Rs 2.3 million budget for the organisation of the 4th Inter-school and Collegiate Games and have written to the Punjab government for financial aid. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, President PbOA Syed Shahid Ali said that a large number of schools and colleges are taking part in the Games. Malik Iftikhar, Tania Malik and Kh Idris were also present on the occasion. Shaid said that the attention given to sports was not sufficient enough to produce international players.
The meeting was also attended by a large number of officials of different institutes. Malik Iftikhar said that it was the duty of the corporate society and industrialists to come forward in support of sporting activities. Idris Haider informed that Khyber PK and Sindh have also confirmed participation of 20-member contingent each. He said that the Games, which are to be held rom November 15 to 19, will be contested in 23 boys and 14 girls disciplines. Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Shairf will be the chief guest of the opening ceremony while Punjab Governor Latif Khosa will be the chief guest of the closing ceremony. Tania Malik said that around 300 schools and college will be taking part in the games with just 75 teams have already been registered in the basketball event.