ISLAMABAD
\nDirector General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Yasir Pirzada, has unveiled an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap aimed at revitalizing the national sports landscape through infrastructure enhancement, advanced athlete training, and long-term strategic planning. The initiative reflects Pakistan\u2019s strong resolve to reestablish its prominence in regional and international sports.
\nWith Pakistan slated to host the South Asian Games in January 2026, preparations are entering a decisive phase. In a detailed briefing to a delegation of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA), led by President Abubakar Bin Tallat, DG Pirzada shared an insightful overview of ongoing developments. He affirmed the government\u2019s unwavering support in ensuring that the upcoming Games are not only successful but also leave a lasting legacy.
\n\u201cHosting the South Asian Games is a matter of national prestige, and we are committed to achieving international benchmarks in infrastructure, athlete preparation, and organizational excellence,\u201d Pirzada stated.
\nHe highlighted the large-scale renovation and development efforts underway at the Pakistan Sports Complex, describing them as transformative. The goal, he said, is to upgrade the facility to a world-class standard, capable of hosting high-profile international competitions.
\nUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah, and Federal Secretary IPC Mohyuddin Wani, the government is prioritizing the revival and institutional support for sports across Pakistan. DG Pirzada noted that this unified vision is already driving tangible progress.
\nHe emphasized the significance of specialized athlete training camps, which now incorporate advanced coaching techniques, nutritional planning, and mental wellness support to better equip national athletes for competitive excellence.
\nLooking beyond the South Asian Games, Pirzada outlined the PSB\u2019s long-term sports development initiatives, which include:
\nGrassroots talent identification programs Revival of school and college-level competitions
\nStrengthened public-private partnerships Capacity building for coaches and officials
\nHe stressed that community engagement and youth development remain central pillars of the PSB\u2019s agenda, ensuring that future generations are actively involved in sports from an early age.
\nThe session concluded with a candid and constructive exchange of ideas, as journalists offered suggestions for improving media coverage and transparency in sports administration. DG Pirzada reiterated the PSB\u2019s commitment to collaboration with the media, recognizing its crucial role in shaping public opinion and supporting national sports development.
\nThe RISJA delegation included Abdul Mohi Shah, Shakeel Awan, Zulfiqar Baig, Nasir Naqvi, Shakir Abbasi, Afzal Javed, Shahryar Khan, Arfa Feroze Zaki, Awais Abbasi, and Kiran Khan.
\nThis engagement marked a significant step forward in uniting all stakeholders around a common goal: the sustainable revival of sports in Pakistan, with the 2026 South Asian Games serving as both a challenge and an opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Yasir Pirzada, has unveiled an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap aimed at revitalizing the national sports landscape through infrastructure enhancement, advanced athlete training, and long-term strategic planning. The initiative reflects Pakistan\u2019s strong resolve to reestablish its prominence in regional and international sports. With Pakistan slated to host […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-482849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n