Karachi: On the occasion of "Peace Through Sports Day" celebrated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations in the first week of April every year, squash legend and former world champion Jahangir Khan has said that sports are an important tool for peace and reconciliation. People of different cultures, religions, creeds, nationalities and languages can be brought together on one platform through sports. By waving the white card on this day, we express our resolve to convey the message of peace and love from this land to the whole world. That the purpose of celebrating this day is to spread the message of peace to the whole world, the legendary squash player said. Addressing a function organized by Pakistan Olympic Association Individual Member and Chairperson of Special Olympics Pakistan, Ms. Raunaq Lakhani, on the occasion of Peace Through Sports Day, former Pakistan hockey captain Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui said that sports are a powerful tool for bringing people together and creating peace and harmony as it brings people together beyond boundaries. When people participate in sports activities, they learn to respect the dignity of their competitors, learn the values of teamwork, tolerance and the importance of fair play and adherence to rules, the former Olympian added.

Islahuddin Siddiqui said that foreign teams are participating in international events held in Pakistan today, which is clear proof that Pakistan is a safe country for sports activities. I congratulate POA and Special Olympics Pakistan for organizing this event, he added. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 07 2023

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