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Islamabad: Closing and prize distribution ceremony of 9th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2019 was held at Defence Raya Golf & Country Club, Lahore. Chief of Staff (Personnel), Vice Admiral Ather Mukhtar graced the occasion as Chief Guest and distributed prizes among the winners.
The three-day event drew around 300 golfers from the national fabric participated in various categories which include Amateurs, Senior Amateurs and Ladies.
The Chief Guest while congratulating the prize winners for their well-earned success, commended the high standard of sport displayed by all the participants during the Championship. The prizes were distributed amongst winner of all categories including Amateur, Senior Amateur and Ladies. Mr Ashiq Hussain of Multan Golf Club won the coveted title of 9th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2019. Additionally, an Invitational Net category match was also played in which Rear Admiral Zahid Ilyas, Mr Taimor Abbasi and Mr Yasir secured first three positions.
The Chief Guest, during his address, expressing complete solidarity with the Kashmiris, said that illegal actions by the Indian government in the occupied valley, has endangered the peace of the whole region. He further said that Pakistan would continue to support the just and rightful struggle of Kashmiris on all diplomatic and political forums.
Earlier, during his welcome address, the Organizer of the event and Station Commander (Navy) Lahore, Commodore M. Neimatullah in his welcome address, thanked the Chief Guest and participants and highlighted that Pakistan Navy besides, its primary role of safeguarding country’s sea frontiers, is also at the forefront for promoting healthy sports activities in the country and especially the game of Golf. The conduct of this Championship would usher in golfers to the national scene as well as hone the existing golfing talent.
The closing ceremony was attended by large number of civil and military dignitaries and participating golfers.