LAHORE: (APP) A five member Pakistan contingent left here on Monday for Russian Federation to take part in the 6th Children of Asia International Sports Games being held from July 5-17 at Yakutia.
The party comprises three players and two officials, said Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary, Pakistan Olympic Association while talking to APP.
He said Karamat Ur Rahim will act as chef de mission as well as shooting official. Nubaira Babur and Fatima Aftab are the shooters and Muhammad Yar is the wrestler. Ghulam Farid will officiate as wrestling official.
The participation of our players will add to their experience while exposing them to high profile experience to perform better in coming international meets, said the POA official.
He said the POA was taking every measure to ensure the participation of its athletes in elite sports activities abroad as a part of its commitment to promote games in the country.