Pakistan, May 28 -- Under the directives of Sindh's Sports Minister, Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar, the Department of Sports, Government of Sindh, distributed cheques worth over 87 lakh rupees from the Endowment Fund to deserving athletes. Secretary of Sports Abdul Aleem Lashari presided over the ceremony and handed out the cheques.
Additional Secretary of Sports Asad Ishaq, Assistant Director of Sports Farid Ali, and Section Officer Ali Dino Gopang were also present on the occasion. The Sports Secretary distributed amounts ranging from 25,000 to 3 lakh rupees among 116 athletes, including 9 footballers, 5 hockey players, 5 boxers, and 97 wrestlers. Additionally, cheques were given to 15 widows of deceased athletes.
Speaking at the event, S...