Archery included in Beach Games
Karachi to witness aspiring athletes from May 30.
According to the Sindh Archery Association (SAA), the three-day camp for the Games will start from May 27.
KARACHI:
The Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) will include archery in the country’s first Beach Games that start from May 30 in Karachi.
According to the Sindh Archery Association (SAA), the three-day camp for the Games will start from May 27.
Pakistan Archery Federation (PAF) coach Muhammad Sikandar will train the 24 players.
SAA Secretary Muneer Abdul Razzaq welcomed the move, adding that the development will help in shortlisting players for international events.
“Archery is only played at a resort and a couple of schools in Karachi,” Razzaq told The Express Tribune. “But no one considers it a serious sport here. It’s part of the Olympics and it’s time that Pakistan introduces it as well. The Beach Games is a perfect platform for us to introduce the sport.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 25th, 2013.
The Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) will include archery in the country’s first Beach Games that start from May 30 in Karachi.
According to the Sindh Archery Association (SAA), the three-day camp for the Games will start from May 27.
Pakistan Archery Federation (PAF) coach Muhammad Sikandar will train the 24 players.
SAA Secretary Muneer Abdul Razzaq welcomed the move, adding that the development will help in shortlisting players for international events.
“Archery is only played at a resort and a couple of schools in Karachi,” Razzaq told The Express Tribune. “But no one considers it a serious sport here. It’s part of the Olympics and it’s time that Pakistan introduces it as well. The Beach Games is a perfect platform for us to introduce the sport.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 25th, 2013.