Sports Festival Highlights Pakistan Defense Day Spirit in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 8th Sep, 2026) The spirit of patriotism and national pride resonated through D-Ground Park as athletes showcased martial arts skills, delivered patriotic speeches and sang national songs at a vibrant sports festival organized in connection with Pakistan Defense Day, turning the sporting event into a spirited tribute to the nation’s defenders.
The festival was organized jointly by the District Archery Association and Pakistan Multi Martial Arts Association, with Muhammad Ishtiaq Turabi serving as chief organizer and Kaneez Faiza Ishtiaq as stage secretary.
Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mian Tahir Jamil, High Court Advocate Moazzam Mukhtar Awan, Khawaja Naveed, Hafiz Rana Abdul Wahhab, Manzoor Hussain, Rana Qambar Raza, Imran Haq Awan, Baba-e-Sports Hajji Muhammad Rafi and officials of the Ittehad Poultry Association Faisalabad* including Sohail Butt, attended the event.*
The participating athletes presented impressive martial arts demonstrations while speeches and national songs added a strong patriotic color to the festival. Through their performances, the players expressed their profound love for Pakistan and paid tribute to the sacrifices and services of those who have defended the motherland.
A special guest Rana Hammad Iqbal presented gifts to the guests, officials and participating players in recognition of their participation in the festival. He also honored Chairman Chaudhry Zubair Rafiq Gujjar with a ceremonial crown in appreciation of his services and contributions to the promotion of sports in Faisalabad.
Addressing the gathering, Rana Hammad Iqbal congratulated chief organizer Muhammad Ishtiaq Turabi on successfully organizing the program and appreciated the organizers, officials and athletes for making the Defense Day event a memorable celebration of sportsmanship, patriotism and national spirit.
The organizers said that such sporting activities not only provide young athletes with opportunities to display their talent but also promote discipline, physical fitness, teamwork and a sense of national responsibility among the youth.
