Women's Squash Clinic held in Karachi
Participating female players seen with the organisers at the Women's Squash Clinic held at Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex. PHOTO: APP
A special Women's Squash Clinic was successfully organised at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex with the support of the Ahmer Abbas family. The training clinic was aimed at promoting greater participation of women in national-level squash and to strengthen their presence in the squash community.
Coach Naveed Alam provided awareness and practical training in squash to young female players from various educational institutions. National-level women players and sports teachers also participated in the clinic. The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony for the participants.
Speaking at the occasion, Coach Naveed Alam emphasised the importance of such initiatives, stating, "This clinic presented a valuable opportunity to engage more women in squash and encourage them to participate actively in the sport. Support from philanthropists and organizations like the Ahmer Abbas family is essential to continue creating better opportunities for women in squash."
Assistant Manager of the Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Muhammad Afzal, noted, "We are committed to playing our part in the promotion of women's squash. Very soon, new talent in women's squash will emerge at the national level."
Renowned sports anchor Asif Khan remarked, "Producing champions like Jahangir Khan requires relentless effort and dedication." Senior sports journalist Zubair Nazir Khan added, "More initiatives like this are needed to support and safeguard the future of squash in Pakistan."
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Women's Squash Clinic held in Karachi
Participating female players seen with the organisers at the Women's Squash Clinic held at Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex. PHOTO: APP A special Women's Squash Clinic was successfully organised at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex with the support of the Ahmer Abbas family. The training clinic was aimed at promoting greater participation of women in national-level squash and to strengthen their presence in the squash community. Coach Naveed Alam provided awareness and practical training in squash to young female players from various educational institutions. National-level women players and sports teachers also participated in the clinic. The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony for the participants. Speaking at the occasion, Coach Naveed Alam emphasised the importance of such initiatives, stating, "This clinic presented a valuable opportunity to engage more women in squash and encourage them to participate actively in the sport. Support from philanthropists and organizations like the Ahmer Abbas family is essential to continue creating better opportunities for women in squash." Assistant Manager of the Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Muhammad Afzal, noted, "We are committed to playing our part in the promotion of women's squash. Very soon, new talent in women's squash will emerge at the national level." Renowned sports anchor Asif Khan remarked, "Producing champions like Jahangir Khan requires relentless effort and dedication." Senior sports journalist Zubair Nazir Khan added, "More initiatives like this are needed to support and safeguard the future of squash in Pakistan."
