Sports Bulletin Report
LAHAORE:-On May 7, 2022, Athletics Federation Pakistan (AFP) celebrated the World Kids Athletics Day as per the announcement and compliance of the directive issued by the World Athletics (International Athletics Governing Body) in Lahore on Saturday.
The children of the different schools have participated in this event. Mohammad Zafar, Secretary General AFP was the chief guest of the ceremony. He distributed gifts and certificates among the participating children.
He also conveyed a message of appreciation from Major General (Retd) Mohammad Akram Sahi, President AFP / Vice President Asian Athletics Association (AAA) / Chairman South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) to children and guests.
The key objectives and aims of celebrating and organising Kids Athletics Day are as under:-
To ensure a steady and sustainable policy of development of the sport of Athletics
To introduce the Children to Athletics at a basic level
To expand sport of athletics for schools and all institutions who are interested in the well being of children
To popularise athletics in the country and world
To raise awareness on the importance of fitness and encourage people to get more involved in sports and athletics
