Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad today specifically commended professional boxer Agha Kaleem for knocking out an Israeli opponent during a recent match, hailing the victory as a point of pride during a meeting focused on bolstering sports within the city. The discussion, held at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office, also involved kickboxing fighter Rabia Noor.
During the engagement, detailed conversations centered on the promotion of boxing, the encouragement of youth participation in athletics, and the implementation of practical measures for government patronage of sports.
Murad emphasized the crucial role of athletics in providing positive guidance for young people, referring to talented sports figures as a “valuable asset.” He expressed heartfelt happiness over Kaleem”s outstanding performance and stated that effective steps are underway to advance sports in Karachi.
The Deputy Mayor affirmed that the Sindh Government and KMC will maintain their full support and encouragement for athletes. He advised young players to adopt hard work, discipline, and consistency as their guiding principles for success.
Professional boxer Agha Kaleem, a world and national champion, expressed his gratitude for the cooperation from the provincial and city administrations. He noted that official patronage provides better opportunities for young athletes to progress and pledged to dedicate all his achievements to Karachi and Pakistan.
The meeting concluded with Deputy Mayor Murad presenting commemorative shields to both Agha Kaleem and Rabia Noor, extending his best wishes for their future success.