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Punjab’s first sports quiz contest from 23rd

By Our Correspondent
March 21, 2024
Punjab Minister for Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar gestures during a meeting with  Deputy Commissioner Lahore Rafia Haider at the DC office on March 19, 2024. — Facebook/Faisal Ayub Khokhar
Punjab Minister for Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar gestures during a meeting with  Deputy Commissioner Lahore Rafia Haider at the DC office on March 19, 2024. — Facebook/Faisal Ayub Khokhar

LAHORE: Punjab is gearing up for its inaugural sports quiz competition, organised under the joint auspices of the Sports Board Punjab and the Deputy Commissioner Strategic Reforms Unit (SRU), scheduled to commence on March 23.

Punjab Minister for Youth Affairs Faisal Ayub Khokhar held a comprehensive meeting with Deputy Commissioner Lahore Rafia Haider at the DC office to discuss the details of the upcoming sports quiz contest. During the meeting, DC Lahore provided a detailed briefing about the event.

Rafia Haider on this occasion disclosed that the registration for the quiz competition will commence on March 23. She outlined the format of the competition, mentioning that the first digital round will take place from March 23 to 31, followed by the second round after Eidul Fitr.

Elaborating on the scope of the quiz, she stated that the competition will focus on the sports history of Pakistan, inviting individuals aged 14 to 35 to participate. The primary objective of the quiz, she added, is to raise awareness among the young generation about the rich sports heritage of Pakistan.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Minister for Youth Affairs emphasised the significance of the sports quiz competition for the province's sports enthusiasts, urging young male and female sports lovers to participate actively. He highlighted the importance of such informative and healthy activities in enhancing sports knowledge among youth.

Khokhar lauded the efforts of DC Lahore in implementing administrative improvements in the provincial capital and expressed his commitment to collaborating with her for the enhancement of the sports structure. He also announced plans to organise sports competitions at the district level in the near future.