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ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP):The Islamabad Padel Association on Sunday said that all possible steps will be taken for the promotion of Padel sports in the Federal capital.
According to President, Islamabad Padel Association, Sohaib Hassan, after the Islamabad Padel Association (IPA) held its first Executive Committee meeting in Islamabad to discuss strategic developments, future events and the overall promotion of padel in the region.
The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Association Mubeen Arif Jutt and Presided by the President Sohaib Hassan and attended by senior office-bearers including the Vice President Amin Ul Hafeez, Women Vice President Sahiba Anwar, General Secretary Abdul Jabbar and Treasurer Fahad Ali.
The meeting started with the recitation of the holy Quran followed introduction of the newly elected members and a welcome address by the President.
Key items on the agenda included the discussion on the structuring of the association, finalization of upcoming tournament schedules, infrastructure challenges in the twin cities, establishment of local committees, activity calendar and collaboration opportunities with local and international entities to encourage padel in the city.
In his opening remarks, the President of the Association highlighted the rapid growth of padel in Pakistan, especially among youth in the capital and emphasized the need to enhance the sport’s visibility and access at all levels. He thanked The Pakistan Padel Federation for ensuring merit in formation of body in the Islamabad region.
The Chairman added that currently, padel seems to be a sport for ‘elites’; it should be promoted and developed in such a way that it should be accessible to all classes of society. Only then will we be able to bring out the true talent in this sport for our country.
Speaking after the meeting, General Secretary Abdul Jabbar said, “This session marks an important step in our mission to establish Islamabad as a national hub for padel. The Executive Committee is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive framework for the game’s future”, he added.