Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs, Science and Information Technology and Food Atif Khan has said that the organizing Mixed Martial Arts(MMA)competitions for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) , is an honor for the province. “Grow up and make the name of your country on national and international level by showing your talents”, said the minister to youngsters, adding that provincial government would provide all kind of support in this regard. The minister expressed these views, while addressing as chief guest during the ceremony of KP MMA in line with 75th Independence Day/Diamond Jubilee at Mardan Sports Complex Mardan.
Ex Member Narional Assembly Mujahid Khan, Members of Provincial Assembly Zahir Shah Toru, Shaukat Khan, Director General Sports, a number of athletes and people in large number participated in the event. KP Twenty top fighters of national and international reputation took part in the MMA competitions.
Atif said that the provincial government was providing opportunities for recreational and healthy activities to the young generation in order to utilize their various sports skills for uplifting the name of the country on international level and avoid them from bad company.
The provincial minister extended that MMA competitions would be held every year in KP. Khan further told Directorate General of Sports have planned to start various sports activities at the district level in the entire province; aiming to provide platform to the talented athletes to come forward.
Provincial Minister Atif Khan awarded cash prizes to the winners and applaud them for their struggle. On the occasion the minister along with provincial members also cut the Azadi cake. It should be noted that the mixed martial arts competitions were jointly organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Department and the Directorate of Youth Affairs.
