Lahore, July 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):President of Pakistan Federation Baseball and Member at Large Baseball Federation of Asia Syed Fakhar Ali Shah’s visit to USA in connection with the promotion of baseball will help in the development of baseball in Asia including Pakistan. On his departure from Lahore for the tour, his thought-provoking speech was an indication of his keen interest in the development of baseball in Pakistan.
On his arrival, American baseball coach Randall Arms, who visited Pakistan last month, gave him a warm welcome at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and accompanied him to the Community Arts Center where he attended the Baseball Little League International Convocation, the most important purpose of his US tour. During this time, they met with 20-year-old baseball friends and foreign baseball officials and discussed important issues. These dignitaries include the presidents and officials of the Asia Pacific League Group, Africa and France.
At the convocation, American star Todd Frasier, Korn Pepe, took part in the presentation. Later, Syed Fakhr Ali Shah visited the museum where he not only enjoyed seeing the statues and equipment of the ancient baseball players but also got a lot of information. Later he watched a baseball match between Spike and William Sports with coach Randall Arms and his Pakistani mates and got details about Little League Volunteer Stadium.
Syed Fakhar Ali Shah then arrived at Auckland Gardens, New York, where he met with key Baseball League management officials and left for Washington after discussing important issues. During this time, he discussed various issues with US politicians and Army officers and other officers Michael George Gillian Waltz, Ronald Jane, Ben Klein, Frank Lucas and further restored the soft image of Pakistan. At the Phillips Training Center, he met with Director Player Development Harrisburg Washington, Djon Watson, Director Operations and Pitching Coordinator Elie Nebholes, Director Pitchingink Stoner and on-the-floor trainer for pitch speed best, Net Rose, where he shared his own performances and coaching. He returned to Pakistan for a short visit and left for Taipei to take part in the Asian elections will be held on 3 July 2022.
He Attended the Baseball Little League International Convocation, welcomed by US Baseball coach Randall Arms, met with officials in Washington and New York. Talking with media, Syed Fakhar Ali Shah said that despite not having a single baseball stadium in Pakistan, our performance is significant in Asia and the world, while on the other hand it is also causing significant loss of foreign exchange as they cannot allot to host the mega international events to Pakistan. Besides, despite Pakistan’s strong position, Pakistan is not gaining any strong position in Asia Election.
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