LAHORE: Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Director-General (DG) Adnan Arshad Aulakh visited Gojra Hockey Stadium to examine the facilities on Monday.

He was accompanied by SBP Chief Consultant Shahid Faqeer Virk, District Sports Officer Toba Tek Singh M. Jameel and other officials during the inspection.

He also met some former hockey Olympians at Gojra Hockey Stadium.

Aulakh was briefed by the officials about the developmental work at the hockey stadium.

The SBP DG appreciated the pace of work and directed the officials to complete remaining work as early as possible.

Speaking on the occasion, Adnan Aulakh said Gojra would produce international hockey stars again like it did in the past.

“Gojra has made notable contributions to hockey in the country,” he added.

The DG said: “Gojra is blessed with immense hockey talent and the SBP is making all efforts to nurture the talent so that young players of Gojra can represent national hockey team in future and play their due role for revival of hockey in the country.”

Published in Dawn, July 28th, 2020

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