CM distributes cheques among Olympians

Lauds performance of coaches and players

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has presented cheques valuing Rs2 million each, to Arshad Nadeem and Talha Talib for competing in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics.

The Punjab Sports Board and Energy Department gave away Rs1 million cheques to both the Olympians. The chief minister also presented cheques of Rs1 million each, to climbers Sajid Ali Sadpara and Shehroz Kashif while coach Syed Fayyaz Bukhari was given to Rs0.5 million cheque.

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Appreciating the performance of the players, the chief minister said Arshad Nadeem and Talha Talib have brought laurels home with their outstanding display of talent.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 18^th, 2021.