Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti and former captain Shahid Afridi keen to make combine efforts for the promotion of sports

LAHORE : Former cricket captain and star all-rounder Shahid Afridi called on Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti at Punjab International Swimming Complex on Saturday.
Star all-rounder Shahid Afridi witnessed various parts of Punjab International Swimming Complex during his visit and appreciated Punjab govt’s excellent efforts for the growth of sports culture in Punjab province. He also congratulated the Punjab govt on wonderful development work in the sports sector.
Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti and Shahid Afridi reiterated to make combined efforts for the promotion of sports and in this regard, both will make an important announcement after Eid-ul-Azha.
Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said Shahid Afridi is our national hero and we are proud of his achievements and records. “Afridi is an ideal player for the youth and his services will be remembered for a long time,” he added.
Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti further said that Punjab’s sports facilities are being increased sufficiently during the current fiscal year. “Several sports grounds will be built in villages under the Green Sports Project”.
Shahid Afridi, on this occasion said that Sports Board Punjab created history by organizing the grand Kabaddi World Cup quite successfully. “I would like to work with Sports Board Punjab for the promotion of cricket after the coronavirus lockdown,” he added.