The SSWMB Trophy Inter-Academy girls and boys basketball tournament is set to begin today under the patronage of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui. The matches will take place at the International Abdul Nasir Basketball Court in Aram Bagh. The tournament will officially open at 8:30pm with SSWMB Manager Marium Tariq presiding over the inauguration ceremony.
Managing Director of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Tariq Ali Nizamani, made the announcement during a special kit distribution ceremony held for the participating 12 teams.
He was accompanied by President of the Karachi Basketball Association (KBA), Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal, Secretary Zahid Malik, Organizing Secretary Haji Muhammad Ashraf Yahya, KBA members Zaeema Khatoon, Engineer Zain-ul-Abideen Channa, and Aamir Sharif. Former KBA President Ghulam Muhammad Khan was also present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, Tariq Nizamani stated that Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and Commissioner Karachi are deeply committed to promoting healthy activities for the youth of Karachi. "This tournament reflects that vision and commitment," he said. "We hope this initiative will help identify talented players for the national level and offer young athletes a valuable platform to showcase their skills."
KBA President Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal extended his gratitude to SSWMB and the Mayor of Karachi. "The youth of Karachi are being provided with remarkable opportunities in sports by the Government of Sindh, helping build a healthier and more positive society."
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