“[The Monday] bomb blast is a big tragedy for the whole nation; we are mourning with all,” Doda said in an interview.
He claimed he had contacted the federal interior secretary in Islamabad and did get a security clearance from the government, adding that none of the countries which had reconfirmed their participation have sent any regret aboutparticipating in the championship following Monday's blast.
Doda said the security in and around hotels for the participating teams and the venue will be further beefed up, stating 15 of the participating countries have also sent their travel itinerary.
Doda said he also met President Asif Ali Zardari who assured him of all the financial assistance for holding the prestigious event.—APP
Our Sports Reporter adds from Lahore
Meanwhile, the Yemen squad is the first one to have arrived in Pakistan to take part in the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Boxing event.
The squad comprises 13 members including seven boxers and six officials.
Some technical officials including Nieva Embuldeniya from Sri Lanka as an additional EC member-AIBA and international technical official (ITO) Herbert Embuldeniya (Sri Lanka) have also arrived.
Meanwhile, a PBF official said that Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has released a grant of Rs20.3 million for the tournament.
Squad Fahmi Ali (48kg), Ahmed Ahmed (51kg), Nassir Salem (54kg), Bdr Al Kendi (57kg), Rfaat Mohsen (60kg), Ali Mohammed (64kg) and Helmi Hussein (69kg).
Officials Nardo Flores (coach), Mamoon Salmen (assistant coach), Shawki Al Boucari (team manager), Mohamed Al-Harazi (referee/judge), Ali Al Tamimi and Fahad Radman.
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