— Punjab minister for sports says Pakistan is blessed with immense football talent
Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada said that football was the most popular game of the world and Pakistan has also been blessed with plenty of football talent.
“We just need to discover and polish that talent with some sincere efforts,” he said, while presiding over a meeting via video link for the growth of football here at National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
Punjab Sports Director General Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman, Punjab Sports Secretary Nayyar Iqbal and other officials were also present on this occasion. Khanzada reiterated his stance to provide best facilities to young football players besides organising tournaments in educational institutions.
“Holding tournaments in schools and colleges is the best way to promote any game among young generation. We will take every possible measure to trace talented football players from across the province,” he added.
He urged the young players of the province to play football with a passion to earn a good name for their country.
