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Punjab Sports Board Chief applauds weightlifters for National Games successتازترین

December 31, 2025

Khizer Afzaal Chaudhary, Director General of the Punjab Sports Board (PSB) and Youth Affairs, has officially congratulated the Punjab Weightlifting Association (PWA) for their commendable performance at the recently concluded 35th National Games in Karachi.

A Strong Medal Haul

According to Sohail Javed Butt, the focal person for the PWA, the Punjab contingent demonstrated exceptional strength and technique, securing a total of eight medals:

Gold Medals: 1

Bronze Medals: 7

DG Khizer Afzaal Chaudhary extended his felicitations to PWA President Jibran bin Salman and Secretary General Aqeel Javed Butt, himself a distinguished figure in the sport, having previously won a bronze medal at the World Weightlifting Cup in Iran.

Recognition of PSB’s Support

The PWA expressed deep gratitude to the PSB for its pivotal role in the success. Officials highlighted that high-performance training camps, specialized

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)