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Mixed Martial Arts Get State Backing in Pakistan
Key takeaways
- The agreement was signed during a meeting chaired by PMYP Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan at the Prime Minister’s Office.
- The event was attended by PMYP Deputy Director Amsal Zaman, PMMAF President Babar Qayyum Raja and representatives of both organisations.
- Speaking on the occasion, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan said sports play a vital role in channeling the energy of youth towards discipline, leadership, fitness and national service.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) and the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PMMAF) on Tuesday inked a Letter of Intent (Lo I), aiming to promote youth development through sports, particularly Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), to create new opportunities for young Pakistanis at national and international levels.
The agreement was signed during a meeting chaired by PMYP Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The event was attended by PMYP Deputy Director Amsal Zaman, PMMAF President Babar Qayyum Raja and representatives of both organisations.
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