ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan Baseball Associations led by Tahir Mahmood, President Islamabad Baseball Association meet Member National Assembly/ Special Assistant Prime Minister for CDA Affairs Ali Nawaz Awan.
In the meeting, Tahir Mehmood briefed him on the efforts being made for the development and promotion of baseball.Gilgit-Baltistan Baseball Association coordinators, Shah Rukh Khan and Mr Rouhllah were also present on the occasion.
Tahir Mehmood while talking said that baseball game is gaining a lot of popularity in Pakistan. Pakistan is ranked 5th in Asia and 27th in the world. The Pakistan Federation Baseball held baseball exhibition matches in Skardu and Gilgit, Pakistan’s highest points, in September-October. In July 2021, the federation will host exhibition matches of baseball at Shandur and Deosai, the highest place in the world. After hosting the matches at this venue, the Pakistan Federation Baseball will set a record for the highest baseball ground in the world.
Tahir Mehmood added that baseball has also been included in inter-board sports. In which all the education boards of Pakistan participate and now Baseball will also start at school and college level, which will provide young players for Pakistan’s youth, women’s and senior baseball teams.
Ali Nawaz Awan expressed happiness over the fact that Pakistan Federation Baseball is doing a very good job. He also congratulated the federation for organizing matches in Gilgit-Baltistan and for including baseball in inter-board sports. He said that it is a matter of pride for us that Pakistan is ranked 5th in Asia and 27th in the world. While holding baseball matches in Shandur and Deosai, the name of Pakistan baseball will also be included in the Guinness Book of World Records.
He added that this is also the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to work for the development of the youth and provide them a suitable platform to showcase their talents.According to PFB media manager Perwaiz Ahmed shaikh, the President Pakistan Federation Baseball Syed Fakhar Ali shah appreciated the efforts made by Islamabad and GB Baseball Association for the promotion of baseball game.