Commissioner Karachi to be honoured
Chief guest and KBBA Patron Javed Jhangra is being presented a shield by SOA Secretary Ahmed Rajput and Finance Secretary Asghar Baloch. Former hockey captain and Olympian Nasir Ali is also seen. PHOTO: KBB
Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi will be awarded the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal in recognition of his outstanding support for sports. The announcement was made by Javed Jhangra, Chairman of Civil Lines Youth Cricket Foundation and Patron of Karachi Basketball Association, during the launching ceremony of a tree plantation drive organized by the Sindh Olympic Association (SOA).
Jhangra lauded Commissioner Karachi's unparalleled contributions to sports development in Karachi and added that a grand ceremony will be held after the Ashura to honour him.
Speaking as chief guest on the occasion, Jhangra stated, "Serving the cause of sports is a form of worship for me. I firmly believe that a nation with thriving sports grounds will see fewer hospitals and graveyards."
On behalf of his foundation, Jhangra also announced full support and facilities for athletes in various disciplines. SOA Secretary Ahmed Ali Rajput and Organizing Secretary Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh also addressed the gathering, elaborating on the goals of the plantation campaign.
The event was attended by prominent sports personalities and officials, including Treasurer Asghar Baloch, Sindh Wrestling Association Senior Vice President Ghulam Muhammad Khan, Shahid Masood, Khalid Himani, Kashif Farooqui, Riazuddin, Muhammad Taqi, Abdul Hameed Baloch, Abdul Raheem, and the event coordinator Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh.
Special prayers were offered for departed souls of Major Riaz Mahmood Laghari, Asif Azeem, Intishar Ali, and Sabir Ali all of whom worked tirelessly to serve sports during their lifetime.