KARACHI: Sindh  secured as many as 915 precious points to become  the ultimate winners of the grand 21st National Girls Age Group Swimming Championship held at KARACHI GYMKHANA, in which an overwhelming number of girls participated, setting several new records at the provincial and national level. Pakistan Navy  got 2nd position with 761 points while Wapda got third place with 365 points.

Army swimmers also showed their mettle securing 322 points to register fourth place on the positions table while Punjab and  Federal got fifth and sixth positions respectively. Overall,  as many as  7 new records were set in this event. Earlier, Zoya Hafiz, Sindh (75 points) was named as Best  Swimmer  -  Group – 1  while Raaqia Aqeel, Army (75 Points) was declared  Best  Swimmer  -  Group – 2.

The Best  Swimmer of  Group – 3 was  Hareem Malik, Sindh (105 points with 3 New National Records while Iman Shaikh, Army (75 pints) was declared as Best  Swimmer  -  Group – 4.

Speaking at the concluding ceremony, the Chief  Guest Arshia Ahmad Saqib, VP of HR, Engro has said Engro’s support for Sindh Women’s Swimming Association is in line with our aspiration to build an equitable Pakistan for women and young girls by providing them access to opportunities that will help develop their talent and realise their dreams. Sports participation offers women and girls an opportunity to build their self-esteem, courage and self-efficacy.

Ms Ranak Lakhani, President Sindh Swimming Association said that  Pakistan women are increasingly becoming active in sports, breaking barriers and stereotypes in the process. She added: The National Women’s Swimming Championship is an excellent opportunity to empower them, giving them the confidence to keep striving for greatness.

“This competition will be one more step in their preparation to be an active part of our nation’s future. McDonald’s is delighted to the 21st National Girls Age Group Swimming Championship 2022 to continue promoting women’s sports in Pakistan and push for an active healthy lifestyle”, she said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 13 2022

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