Islamabad, December 02, 2019 (PPI-OT): Honourable federal minister of IPC, Dr Fahmida Mirza expressed her jubilation and praised the efforts and sheer hard work of Pakistani Karate team participants, for they produced great results and won laurels for their country. In the on-going 13th South Asian Games that are taking place in Nepal (Kathmandu), Federal Minister herself attended the inauguration ceremony in order to boost the morale of Pakistani participants.
She was accompanied by Secretary IPC Akbar Durrani who led the contingent as chief de mission. A spectacular fireworks display followed the official opening of the 13th SAG. The inauguration kicked off with a march-past by athletes of all participating countries and beautiful cultural performances by the Nepalese artists.
Today’s biggest achievement came about in the karate tournament. In karate women single KATA Shaida won gold medal, whereas in men single KATA Naimatullah won silver. After the singles, team matches took place. In female team KATA Nargis, Shaida, Gul won silver medals, whereas in Karate men team KATA MD Arif, MD shaheed, Monawar Hussain won Bronze laurels. It was the 2nd big achievement as yesterday Pakistan won Semi-final against Bangladesh in volley ball match and is now geared up to play the final against India on 4th December.
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