Razi Badminton Academy Established in Rawalpindi

Report by Nawaz Gohar

A formal inauguration ceremony of Razi Badminton Academy is conducted by the Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Capt. (R) Anwarul haq who granted the permission to International Badminton Coach Raziuddin Ahmad to set an academy at Liaqat Bagh Sports Complex, Rawalpindi. This is in accordance to the vast vision of Sports Board Punjab regarding sports development programs in the province.

Capt. (R) Anwarul Haq DC Rawalpindi graced the opening ceremony as the chief guest and President Pakistan badminton Federation Malik Nisar Ahmed Shahwani were the guest of honor with other distinguished guests Mrs. Miryana w/o Ex- British Parliamentarian, Mirza Abdul Hafeez additional Registrar High Court, Muhammad Tariq Founder / Chief Patron Pakistan Sports Promotion & Culture Society (PSPCS), Syed Khalid Hussain Shah President (PSPCS), Safdar Ali Director Sports Quaid-i-Azam University, Irfan Muzaffar Kiani Member Registration Authority (APPSCA) Rawalpindi Division , Javaid Iqbal Raja President Colleges Wing All Pakistan Private School & Colleges Association (APPSCA), Hafiz Asad General Secretary (Isb PSPCS) Khalid Mehmood Abbassi principal smart school, Ch. Imran Chairman SHOK sports organization, Manzar Fareed Shah Divisional Sports Officer and Shams Tauheed Abbasi District Sports Officer Rawalpindi in a colorful opening ceremony along with a large number of Schools, Colleges Principals, Director Sports of Rawalpindi / Islamabad Universities and local badminton community.

Honorable guests were awarded academy souvenirs by the Chief Guest, DC Rawalpindi.
Razi described that I was looking for an ideal academy which should meet the international criteria. The concepts in Pakistan about sports academies I found is just training with exercises and earning only where as I focused on the vital features of my academy which are Medical & Research Units beside Education, Training and caring to the persons with disabilities.
As far as the international standard of an academy concern we are far behind to fulfill the necessary requirements but I stepped in and hopefully will be successful soon.

I will concentrate on genuine talent which very important if we want to restore our global identity in Hockey, Squash, Badminton and other field games.
Razi said I am thankful to the kind words and best wishes for my academy from President Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) Malik Nisar Ahmed Shahwani on his video message from Quetta. I will feel proud to work with PBF for the development of badminton in the country. Razi extended thanks to the Sports Department Rawalpindi District allocating a place for Razi Badminton Academy.