A high-level planning meeting was held at the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), chaired by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman PMYP, to review preparations for the 1st National Youth Games scheduled for September 2025.
The meeting was attended by the Mr, Arif Saeed – President POA, Federal Secretary IPC, Secretary General POA, Director General PSB, Managing Director OPF, and senior representatives from Ministries of Culture, Federal Education, and Information and Broadcasting. Officials from Provincial Sports Boards, Army, WAPDA, Police, Navy, Air Force, provincial departments, Regional Olympic Associations, FBISE, IBCC, and other relevant stakeholders were also present.
Discussions focused on strategies to establish clear pathways and well-structured qualification events, enabling the identification of the best young athletes from across the country. The National Youth Games are envisioned as a dynamic platform to nurture emerging talent for the Asian Youth Games and prepare athletes for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar in 2026.
