The 34th National Games 2023 are set to take place in Quetta from May 22 to May 30.
The event was officially launched by lighting the National Games Torch at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah.
The torch will travel across the country before reaching Quetta.
Sindh Chief Secretary Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput lit the torch and handed it over to the renowned hockey player Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui. Officials and athletes were also present on the occasion.
During the event, the chief secretary said that the torch is a message of peace and love as it travels across the country. The upcoming National Games will allow young players to show their talent and explore new ones.
The official also assured the provision of necessary resources for sports development, emphasising that there is no shortage of talent in the country.
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