Lahore: Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana met with Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar at the National Hockey Stadium to discuss the organisation of the CM Punjab Youth Games and strategies to promote young athletes. The talks focused on providing opportunities for talented cricket and football players to showcase their abilities at major sporting events.

According to Sports Board Punjab, the meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between the government and private sector in nurturing emerging talent. Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar emphasized that the Youth Games would serve as a platform to discover and develop new talent, with Rana being included in the technical and organising committees. The Minister also highlighted efforts to give players access to events like the Pakistan Super League to enhance their skills and gain exposure.

The discussions also included praise for Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's initiatives in sports promotion. Rana expressed support for the government's youth development efforts, affirming Lahore Qalandars' commitment to providing young athletes with opportunities to progress. He noted that cooperation with the Sports Board Punjab would create new pathways for aspiring athletes to reach national and international levels.