Regional Executive South Asia, Guinness World Records, Raymond Marshall, on Thursday said that unique partnership between GWR and Punjab Youth Festival would help highlighting talent and dreams of people of Pakistan.
“This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that a GWR adjudicator will be present on Pakistani soil to witness the people of Pakistan attempting 45 Guinness World records” he said while talking to reporters after his arrival here to sign a contract with Sports Board Punjab to be the official partner of the ongoing festival.
He said it must be a proud moment for the people of Pakistan and GWR feel honoured to be the official partner of the festival. He said ever the publication of the first Guinness Book of Records way back in 1955; GWR has helped millions to realize their dreams.
“For us, a record is not just a fact, it is a mean of understanding your position in the world and it is precisely due to this reason that we are here today“, he asserted.
He said it is a heartening sign that Punjab Youth Festival and GWR are working together to encourage the talent and dreams of the people of the Pakistan.
Raymond Marshall praised the vision of Punjab Chief Minister for organizing the grand youth festival to engage the people from all walks of life, specially the youth in such a large scale healthy activity.
He said only a visionary leader like Shahbaz Sharif could have taken the initiative for attempting to break GWR, specially in terms of “ The Largest Festival of the World“.
“This exciting event has the potential to integrate communities through the promotion of healthy activities“, he said.
He expressed the hope that in the next publication of the GWR Punjab Youth Festival will be a part of it as many individuals and groups will be aiming to set new records in different interesting event. “We wish them luck in their record breaking efforts and assure our full support in this regard“, said Raymond Marshall.
He expressed his gratitude to the Punjab Government for inviting him to Lahore for signing a contract with SBP. “I am thankful to the Punjab Government for extending memorable hospitality during my stay in Lahore “,he said adding “ My visit to a number of historic places including Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Museum of Lahore has made me realize the glory and grandeur that this city has enjoyed through ages“.
Guinness, Punjab Youth Festival a unique aspect: Marshall
