The youth of our region possessed great talent and by breaking records in sports: Governor KP
\n DERA ISMAIL KHAN
\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said more opportunities should be created for the youth including females to excel in various fields and boost the pace of the country\u2019s development.
\nHe was addressing Black Belt Certification ceremony held here at a Taekowndo academy.
\n\u201cWomen play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of our country, and we must continue to provide them with the platforms they need to succeed,\u201d the governor said.
\nReferring to the significant contributions of the young athletes, he said they were playing crucial roles in promoting a positive image of Pakistan internationally.
\nHe said these young athletes who have not only excelled in their sport but were representing Pakistan on the international level.
\nHe also lauded the academy\u2019s efforts in empowering young female athletes, particularly in martial arts, and commended their success on both national and international platforms.
\nDuring the ceremony, certificates were awarded to a group of talented athletes, including Iqra Javed, Mamoona Nasir Baloch, Aiman Laraib, Asyha, Ajwa Nadeem, Syeda Sherbano Sherazi, Umsha Shah, Fatima Noor, and Manima Khalid, all of whom earned their black belts in Taekwondo.
\nThe governor was briefed on the academy\u2019s impressive track record, which includes training over 40 girls who have earned black belts. The academy has also made a mark internationally, with 19 of its athletes representing Pakistan globally.
\nThe athletes have won a total of seven international titles, including a gold medal by Mamoona Nasir Baloch, a silver by Ajwa Nadeem, and bronze medals by Areeba Baloch and Asyha.
\nMoreover, the academy\u2019s athletes have claimed 30 national gold medals.
\nMeanwhile, two athletes Sofyan Mehsud and Irfan Mehsud also called on the governor who lauded them for recently setting world records in their respective fields.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, governor Faisal Karim Kundi has underlined the need for supporting the young players to improve the country and individuals who are contributing to improving the country\u2019s international image.
\nHe said they had not only earned recognition for their families but had also brought honor to Pakistan on the global stage.
\nHe said their achievements reflected the potential of youth in the region and challenged negative stereotypes about areas such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dera Ismail Khan, and South Waziristan. He said the youth of our region possessed great talent and by breaking records in sports, they were showing the world that we are not defined by extremism but by excellence.
\nHe also noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had personally acknowledged the players\u2019 achievements.
\nHe also suggested the establishment of an academy dedicated to preparing the next generation of world record holders. Kundi pointed to the impressive achievement of setting 125 Guinness records as a testament to the untapped potential in these areas and expressed confidence that with proper support, many more such records could be broken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The youth of our region possessed great talent and by breaking records in sports: Governor KP DERA ISMAIL KHAN Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said more opportunities should be created for the youth including females to excel in various fields and boost the pace of the country\u2019s development. He was addressing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-444102","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n