KARACHI - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) relaunched its Squash Colts Scheme during a ceremony held here at PIA Head Office on Thursday.

PIA Chief Executive Officer Musharraf Rasool Cyan said that the scheme would be under the supervision of squash legend Jahangir Khan. “Under the PIA Colts Scheme, the airline will hunt for young talented squash players and provide them training and support to become world class players. The younger generation and talented squash players will be tapped through a PIA talent hunt scheme, which will be launched throughout Pakistan.”

The talented squash players will be taken into PIA, after rigorous trials to be witnessed by PIA CEO Musharraf Rasool Cyan, squash legend Jahangir Khan and ex-int’l squash player Farhan Samiullah.

Addressing the gathering, Jahangir said there is immense potential in Pakistan and with specialized training and players dedication, there is no doubt that Pakistan will have more sports legends and we can regain the past sports glory.

PIA CEO Musharraf Rasool Cyan said: “PIA has always and will continue to provide its support in the development of sports and sportsmen in Pakistan.” He thanked Jahangir Khan for his support, supervision and guidance for PIA Squash Colts Scheme.

Sports legends Islahuddin Siddiqui, Javed Miandad and Moin Khan along with PIA officials were also present there.