ISLAMABAD
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday reaffirmed his full support for the promotion of wheelchair cricket and assured all possible cooperation for the successful holding of the 3rd T20 Wheelchair Cricket Asia Cup 2026.
He said this during a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council, led by Chairperson Rukhsana Rajput, included Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Team Captain Muhammad Zeeshan, who has led the national side to two Asian championship titles.
During the meeting, both sides discussed measures to promote wheelchair cricket in Pakistan, arrangements for international sporting events and preparations for the 3rd T20 Wheelchair Cricket Asia Cup 2026.
The delegation informed the Governor that the tournament would be held in Karachi and Hyderabad from September 29 to October 8, 2026, with participation from teams across South Asia.
Congratulating the players and management on Pakistan’s achievements, Governor Kundi said the special athletes had brought international recognition to the country through their talent, hard work and determination, making the entire nation proud.
The delegation told the Governor that, as patron of wheelchair cricket, he had always played a leading role in promoting the sport.
The delegation requested Governor Kundi to write a special letter to the Chief Minister of Sindh, urging the provincial government to provide administrative support and necessary facilities for the successful organisation of the Asia Cup.
The Governor assured the delegation that he would continue extending full support for the promotion of sports for persons with disabilities and would make every possible effort in the national interest and for the development of wheelchair cricket.
“These special athletes are our national heroes, and encouraging them is a shared responsibility of all of us,” he said.
