18/12/2024
The Pakistan Sports Board has released the medal tally for the competitions held on December 18 during the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, with Punjab securing first position by winning 163 medals.
According to the details, Punjab claimed a total of 163 medals, including 77 gold, 50 silver, and 36 bronze. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa followed with 90 medals, comprising 24 gold, 29 silver, and 37 bronze.
Sindh secured 70 medals, including 14 gold, 25 silver, and 31 bronze, while Balochistan won 60 medals, comprising 14 gold, 15 silver, and 31 bronze.
Islamabad bagged 53 medals, with 5 gold, 11 silver, and 37 bronze. Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir earned 22 and 26 medals, respectively.
Director General of Pakistan Sports Board, Yasser Pirzada, highlighted that a total of 484 medals were awarded in the national games, including 137 gold, 137 silver, and 210 bronze. He commended the athletes for their outstanding performance, emphasizing that these achievements reflect the promotion of sports and the potential of youth in Pakistan.
The DG PSB also stated that the government and the Pakistan Sports Board are committed to providing more facilities and opportunities to athletes to help them shine on international platforms and bring pride to the nation.