Pakistan Army, tribal elders inaugurate three-day event to promote youth talent and healthy sporting activities
Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai): The Khojak Miran FC Balochistan North Boxing Championship 2026 has commenced in Chaman, aiming to promote sports, encourage positive activities among young people, and strengthen relations between the Pakistan Army and local communities.
Colonel Usman of Pakistan Army’s 40 FF unit formally inaugurated the championship by cutting a ribbon alongside tribal elders and religious scholars.
The opening ceremony attracted a large gathering of prominent personalities from different walks of life. Attendees included tribal elder Abdul Ghaffar Khan Salehzai, Maulana Mufti Muhammad Qasim, former Chaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Haji Imran Khan Kakar, President Haji Muhammad Hanif, Senior Vice President Abdul Maqsood Kakar, PML-Q Provincial General Secretary Dr. Rafiullah, Sardar Barat Khan Durrani, social activist Muhammad Ali Achakzai, Nasir Khan, and Haji Abdul Shakoor Khan Noorzai.
The three-day Khojak Miran FC Balochistan North Boxing Championship is taking place at the small ground of Government Higher Secondary School Chaman. Boxers from various areas are participating in different weight and competition categories.
On the opening day, athletes competed in 70 bouts, demonstrating their boxing skills, determination, and enthusiasm. The contests attracted attention from spectators and highlighted the growing interest in sporting activities among local youth.
Participants at the ceremony welcomed the organisation of the championship, describing sports as an effective way to identify emerging talent and engage young people in constructive activities.
They said sporting competitions help promote discipline, tolerance, teamwork, and healthy competition while providing young athletes with opportunities to develop their abilities.
Akhtar Gulfam, Patron-in-Chief of the championship, said such events provide talented boxers with a platform to demonstrate their skills and pursue opportunities at the national level.
He expressed hope that the championship would encourage greater participation in sports and contribute to promoting peace, brotherhood, and positive engagement among young people.
The event also reflects efforts to strengthen cooperation between local communities and the Pakistan Army through sports and public engagement.
The championship will continue for three days, bringing together boxers from different areas and providing them with an opportunity to compete, gain experience, and showcase their potential.
