International squash events build the soft image of Pakistan, Tahir Sultan
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-(December 19, 2019):-Secretary, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Tahir Sultan thanked Professional Squash Association (PSA) for awarding a $20,000 prize money tournament to Pakistan, which would help local players to show their game skills at home.
He also thanked on the behalf of SVP, PSF for giving massive coverage to international squash show peace at Mushaf Squash Complex. “I thank to media on the behalf of senior vice President because without media coverage these events have no worth. We conducted the events to give opportunity to players to play here and for people who can come here to enjoy these events, “he said while talking to 23 News at Mushaf Squash Complex.
He said that the most important aspect of these events was image building of Pakistan. “These events are being telecast all over the world. Players of the different countries like, America, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Egypt, Portugal, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and all over the world are participating. Eight men players and our 13 women players were from the Pakistan. International fixtures show that players of the other countries want to play in Pakistan and Pakistan is a safe country by the blessings of Allah Almighty, “Tahir Sultan viewed.
“PSF is providing all opportunities to upcoming players for national and international exposure. The squash development program is going good. An Under-19 player Gul Zaman is a brilliant player, he has a great upset and his ranking is going to be improve more and he has also beat the champion of this games. We are happy with his performance and it shows that if the opportunities have been given to our players then they can perform better than this, “He added.
To a question, he said that Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) supported well during the international events for men and women. “Sareena Hotels is always sponsoring us for the events, all players’ stays there. Akbar Durani and Director General PSB, Amna Imran helped us well. Definitely, we are being supported but financial support is much important as well. All facilities of PSB and government also wants that sports should be flourished in Pakistan .Our players have won the medals in South Asian Games 2019. Federation is providing all these facilities, now it is players’ job to work for the improvement of their fitness and game skills, “he concluded.
