Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Kundi lauds Gliding Club’s role in promoting adventure sports
Kundi lauds Gliding Club's role in promoting adventure sports | |
ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday praised Hawk Gliding Club's for working to promote adventure sports in the country and said this had greatly helped raise image of the country .
Speaking at a ceremony organized by the Hawk Gliding Club here at a local hotel, he said Club's efforts would boost sports industry in Pakistan.
"When I look at the achievements of the club, it gives me immense pleasure that these are truly in line with its objectives. Therefore, to celebrate its journey is of immense importance," he said.
He said that the Club had recently introduced adventure Air Sports in Kenya which besides strengthening Pakistan's ties with that country would also help present Pakistan's high-level of commitment at the international level.
He said that the record of the Club showed that it had always volunteered its services in the time of need. "In the year 2005, the Club used its para-motors to help earthquake victims. Then again it offered its services for the people of Parachinar by importing an Aircraft to carry passengers from Peshawar to Parachinar and for the evacuation of medical emergencies from Parachinar to nearby areas," he said.
He said that being the youngest Deputy Speaker and Patron of Young Parliamentarians Forum, he had always motivated young people and if they become part of the Hawk Gliding Club it would enhance their skills.
"The Club's efforts to produce some successful TV serials generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm in the youth for adventure sports. Besides, training officers from Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force, the club has shown hardcore professionalism." he added.
The Hawk Gliding Club has also trained 5000 males and females in adventure sports in Pakistan.
Kundi said the task which the Club had taken for promoting adventure sports in the country along with gearing the potential of the people was indeed highly appreciable. This effort should be accelerated because "we want such Clubs in Pakistan," he added.
"When I look at the achievements of the club, it gives me immense pleasure that these are truly in line with its objectives. Therefore, to celebrate its journey is of immense importance," he said.
He said that the Club had recently introduced adventure Air Sports in Kenya which besides strengthening Pakistan's ties with that country would also help present Pakistan's high-level of commitment at the international level.
He said that the record of the Club showed that it had always volunteered its services in the time of need. "In the year 2005, the Club used its para-motors to help earthquake victims. Then again it offered its services for the people of Parachinar by importing an Aircraft to carry passengers from Peshawar to Parachinar and for the evacuation of medical emergencies from Parachinar to nearby areas," he said.
He said that being the youngest Deputy Speaker and Patron of Young Parliamentarians Forum, he had always motivated young people and if they become part of the Hawk Gliding Club it would enhance their skills.
"The Club's efforts to produce some successful TV serials generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm in the youth for adventure sports. Besides, training officers from Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force, the club has shown hardcore professionalism." he added.
The Hawk Gliding Club has also trained 5000 males and females in adventure sports in Pakistan.
Kundi said the task which the Club had taken for promoting adventure sports in the country along with gearing the potential of the people was indeed highly appreciable. This effort should be accelerated because "we want such Clubs in Pakistan," he added.
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