The Deputy Commissioner Larkana Tariq Manzoor Chandio said that the Government of Sindh is making continuous efforts to promote healthy activities among the youth. As part of these efforts, sports grounds are being developed and revitalized across the province so that young people can fully showcase their talents through sports.
Govt making continuous efforts to promote healthy activities among youth: DC Larkana
LARKANA, Jul 11 (APP): The Deputy Commissioner Larkana Tariq Manzoor Chandio said that the Government of Sindh is making continuous efforts to promote healthy activities among the youth. As part of these efforts, sports grounds are being developed and revitalized across the province so that young people can fully showcase their talents through sports.
He expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of a newly constructed basketball court at the Khuhra Sports Complex in Larkana on Saturday.
He said that the Commissioner of Karachi has played a significant role in promoting basketball. “I myself have been a basketball player, and it was my desire to establish a basketball court in Larkana because the city has tremendous talent. It is essential to promote sports, as healthy sporting activities lead to a healthier society,” he added.
He further said that Larkana has always been a host city for sporting events. With the Sindh Games being held in Sukkur this year, he expressed his commitment to making efforts to organize sports competitions in Larkana as well.
Earlier, Ghulam Muhammad Khan Rajput, Regional Director Sports for the Commissioner Karachi, speaking at the welcome ceremony, said that basketball competitions are being held in Larkana after a long gap.
He stated that the vision of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was to promote healthy activities through sports. Under that vision, sports grounds were developed, and during Benazir Bhutto’s tenure, Pakistan also hosted the SAF Games.
He added that with the Sindh Games currently being held in Sukkur, he would also request the Deputy Commissioner of Larkana to organize sports competitions in Larkana, especially since he himself has been a distinguished sportsman.On the occasion, Sajjad Ahmed Khoso, Amir Sharif, Muhammad Mehfooz Makani, and representatives of the Basketball Association were also present.
They presented the traditional Sindhi gift, the Ajrak, to the Deputy Commissioner of Larkana and other distinguished guests.Before the ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Tariq Manzoor Chandio met with the players and formally inaugurated the basketball court.
