Quetta, (SBR) July 15 - The highly anticipated 5th All Pakistan CM Balochistan Football Gold Cup has finally arrived, and what a spectacle it is! The tournament kicked off with great fanfare at the Ayub Sports Complex Football Ground, with Advisor for Sports, Meena Majeed, formally inaugurating the mega event.
The ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Provincial Minister for Education, Raheela Durrani, Sardar Rasool Bux, Baba Umrani, Secretary Sports and youth affairs, Durra Baloch, Director General of Sports Dr.Yasir khan Bazai, Assistant director Asif langove, Deputy Director, Asif Farooqi, Kamran Khurshid, and Assistant Director, Muhib Ur Rehman .
In her address, Advisor for Sports, Meena Majeed, highlighted the vision of CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti to engage youth in sports and promote a culture of peace and harmony. "This tournament is a testament to our commitment to showcasing the true spirit of Balochistan commitments a land of hospitality, love for sports, and hatred for terrorism," She emphasized.
Secretary Sports and Youth affairs, Durra Baloch, reflected the similar sentiments, saying, "Balochistan is a land of passionate football fans, and this tournament is a perfect platform to showcase our love for the beautiful game. We welcome teams from all over Pakistan to participate in this mega event and discover new talent."
The tournament will feature 67 teams from across the country, competing in a series of thrilling matches from July 15 to July 31. The final match will be played on July 31, with the winning team taking home a whopping Rs. 25 lac prize. The runner-up will receive Rs. 15 lac, while the third-place team will be awarded Rs. 5 lac.
The inaugural match was played between Baloch Football Club Noshki and Afghan Football Club Chaman, which was ended with 1.1 goal setting the tone for an exciting tournament ahead.
