Islamabad: National sportsmen who represented Pakistan in Tokyo Olympics met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, chief of army staff ( COAS). COAS appreciated olympians for their efforts . Your participation in Olympics has inspired Pakistani nation particularly youth. Army has always supported sports. Representing Pakistan at international level is not only honour for you but it also brings pride to the nation, COAS emphasised. COAS also assured them of Pakistan army’s complete support in their future endeavours.
The national players Mr Arshad Nadeem(Javelin throw) Mr Talha Talib ( weightlifting) Havaldar Muhammad Khalil Akthar( Shooting) and sepoy Gulfam Joseph (shooting ) thanked COAS for interaction and recognition of their efforts. – ISPR
