A friendly hockey match between Pakistan Rangers and a team from China’s Guangdong Province took place at Narowal Sports City on Monday. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal attended the event as chief guest.
Pakistan Rangers secured a 3-1 victory in the exhibition match, which brought together players and spectators to celebrate Pakistan-China friendship through sports.
Hockey Match Highlights Pakistan-China Ties
The national anthems of Pakistan and China were played before the match. After the game, organisers presented prizes and shields to recognise the teams’ participation.
Speaking at the event, Ahsan Iqbal said the match represented the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China. He noted that China had consistently supported Pakistan during difficult times.
Iqbal also said the Guangdong team’s participation would help strengthen bilateral relations and promote people-to-people contacts through sporting activities.
Narowal Sports City Promotes Youth Participation
The exhibition match was part of wider efforts to encourage international sporting activities at Narowal Sports City and increase youth participation in sports.
Students and local residents attended in large numbers, cheering for both teams and adding to the event’s atmosphere.
The match demonstrated how sporting exchanges can create opportunities for interaction between Pakistani and Chinese communities while encouraging young people to take part in physical activities.
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