More than 11,000 athletes and officials from provinces and government departments are set to take part in the Games
Olympian Sadaf Siddiqui, along with other participants, holds the torch during the 35th National Games Torch Relay ceremony at Rawal Lake, Islamabad. APP
The torch relay of the 35th National Games arrived here at Lahore College for Women University(LCWU) on Thursday. Punjab Olympic Association CEO Idrees Haider Khawaja, Olympians and athletes handed over the torch to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Uzma Qureshi. Director Sports CWU Dr. Sameera Sattar, sports administrators from various colleges and students were present on the occasion.
The torch relay was given a grand welcome upon its arrival at LCWU. In her address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Uzma Qureshi said that the arrival of the torch relay at Lahore College for Women University is an honor for this institution. We are hopeful for the success of the Punjab contingent and are confident that Punjab will win the trophy.
More than 11,000 players and officials from different provinces and departments across the country will participate in the National Games, including 4,663 registered athletes, including 2,566 men and 2,097 women, who will be seen in action in various games.
The arrival of the provincial and departmental contingents will begin from December 4, while the regular competitions will also begin on December 4.
The closing ceremony will be held on December 13. President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest at the opening ceremony, while the Prime Minister of Pakistan will attend the closing ceremony.
