Pakistan
SJAS, SFA organize fencing workshop in Karachi
Participants of the fencing workshop in Karachi receiving their certificates. (Photo by SJAS)
KARACHI, February 11, 2020 - Sanjeep Lama, a former international fencer from Nepal and a qualified coach has been in Karachi for over two weeks to impart tips to budding local fencers in this growing sport in Pakistan. “Pakistan feels like home. The perception is entirely opposite to the reality. The people are generous and there is no problem whatsoever,” Lama told a group of journalists at the training workshop on Sunday.
The workshop, which exposed media persons to the basic rules of fencing, was jointly arranged by Sindh Fencing Association (SFA) and Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS). About two dozens journalists attended the workshop in which the visiting coach talked about the history, categories and points system of the Olympic sport. “It’s a royal game and like a live chess in which presence of mind is a must,” Lama said.
Lama said he observed Pakistani fencers during the recent South Asian Games in Katmandu and was impressed with their potential. Meanwhile Secretary General of the Sindh Fencing Association, Muhammad Taqi said they participated in the 13th South Asian Games without government support and adequate preparation; however players performed exceedingly well to acquire two bronze medals.
“The Pakistan Sports Board did post Fencing’s achievement on their website however there is no monetary support from them whatsoever,” Muhammad Taqi said. “We hope the government will pay heed to fencing in which there is a lot of talent,” Muhammad Taqi added. The journalists, who attended the workshop, lauded the positive activity, which they said would benefit them a great deal.
The workshop, which exposed media persons to the basic rules of fencing, was jointly arranged by Sindh Fencing Association (SFA) and Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS). About two dozens journalists attended the workshop in which the visiting coach talked about the history, categories and points system of the Olympic sport. “It’s a royal game and like a live chess in which presence of mind is a must,” Lama said.
Lama said he observed Pakistani fencers during the recent South Asian Games in Katmandu and was impressed with their potential. Meanwhile Secretary General of the Sindh Fencing Association, Muhammad Taqi said they participated in the 13th South Asian Games without government support and adequate preparation; however players performed exceedingly well to acquire two bronze medals.
“The Pakistan Sports Board did post Fencing’s achievement on their website however there is no monetary support from them whatsoever,” Muhammad Taqi said. “We hope the government will pay heed to fencing in which there is a lot of talent,” Muhammad Taqi added. The journalists, who attended the workshop, lauded the positive activity, which they said would benefit them a great deal.
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