LAKKI MARWAT
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Awami Sports Gala began with a colourful ceremony here on Friday. Deputy commissioner Zeeshan Abdullah along with district police officer Mohammad Jawad Ishaq inaugurated the festival at the sports stadium popularly known as Kabir Park.
Bannu regional sports officer Shafqatullah Khan, Lakki and Bannu district sports officers, office-bearers of sports organisations and elders were in attendance. The festival featured eight games, including cricket, football, volleyball, tug-of-war, kabaddi, archery and martial arts.
At the opening ceremony, PT platoon of Government High School, Mela Shahabkhel, exhibited physical training skills.
A traditional dance on drumbeats by elderly archers also amused the guests and visitors.
The participants appreciated a dazzling PT show, karate performance and horse-riding.
Lakki DC Abdullah said his administration was organising the festival under the chief minister’s public service agenda to promote peace in the region.
“Along with providing players with opportunities of exhibiting their sporting skills the main objective of the show is to bring lasting peace to the region,” he said.
