PSB pens MoU to promote health regime for athletes
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The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Coaching Centre Lahore and ACTIVIT on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sports, improve health and wellness, and create sustainable opportunities for athletes through long-term collaboration.
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Coaching Centre Lahore and ACTIVIT on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sports, improve health and wellness, and create sustainable opportunities for athletes through long-term collaboration.
The agreement was signed by PSB Coaching Centre Lahore Director Noorish Sabah and ACTIVIT CEO and Director of National Hospital Lahore, Dr Rizwan Aftab Ahmed.
Under the MoU, ACTIVIT will sponsor annual sports events organised by the PSB Coaching Centre Lahore, including activities being held as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The partnership is aimed at ensuring regular sporting competitions while providing greater support to athletes and youth development initiatives.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Noorish Sabah described the partnership as a significant step towards strengthening sports development in Pakistan. She expressed her gratitude to Dr Rizwan for supporting the Jashn-e-Azadi celebrations 2026, saying his sponsorship, including logistical assistance and prizes for winners, had made the national celebrations more meaningful and memorable for athletes and participants.
She said the collaboration reflected a shared commitment to nurturing sporting talent, promoting healthy lifestyles and empowering Pakistan’s youth.
“I am grateful to Dr Rizwan for his valuable contribution to the cause of sports and youth development. People like him are not only a national treasure but also a true inspiration for all of us who believe in supporting the national cause and contributing to Pakistan at every possible level. We look forward to working together on many more impactful initiatives in the years ahead,” she said.
Dr Rizwan described the agreement as an important milestone in expanding grassroots sports and strengthening the role of the PSB Coaching Centre Lahore. He stressed the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and promoting physical and overall well-being.
“Healthy minds and healthy bodies are the foundation of a strong nation. Our academies can become beacons of education, inspiring young people to embrace sports, make healthier choices and build disciplined, productive lives,” he said.
The MoU reflects a shared vision of using sports as a powerful force for health, discipline, unity and youth empowerment, while creating greater opportunities for young athletes to discover their potential and contribute positively to Pakistan’s future.
Reference Link: https://www.app.com.pk/sports/psb-pens-mou-to-promote-health-regime-for-athletes/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
