Wheelchair cricket team calls on governor

LAHORE:Pakistan wheelchair cricket team led by President Rukhsana Rajput called on Punjab Governor M Balighur Rehman at the Governor’s House here on Monday.

On this occasion, Punjab Governor said that it is a great honour to win the Asia Cup twice in a row and the courage with which you have achieved the success is commendable. He said that the brave people like you are an example for others.

The governor appreciated the efforts of Pakistan wheelchair cricket team and said that the players who bring laurels to the country are the heroes of the nation. He further said that promotion of the sports activities among the youth was necessary for a healthy society. He said that sports bring out various positive qualities in the society including endurance, tolerance, patience and discipline. He said that Pakistan Cricket Board should patronise and support the national wheelchair cricket team. Wheelchair cricket team Captain M Zeeshan Tariq told the governor that Pakistan wheelchair cricket team had the honour to win the Asia Cup in 2019 and 2023, including a memorable victory against archrivals India. Punjab Governor also distributed certificates of appreciation among the members of wheelchair cricket team, including Sajid Ali Abbasi, M Imran Amin, M Umar, Mozan Nawaz, Khalid Shah, M Shahid, M Faiz, Ahmed Yar and Muneeb Ashraf.