Boxer Waseem keen to represent Pakistan in next Olympics

LAHORE - Pakistan’s celebrated boxer Mohammad Waseem has expressed his determination to represent Pakistan in the next Olympic Games. Waseem, who defeated Columbia’s leading pugilist Robert Barrera in a 12-round world title eliminator flyweight fight at Dubai recently, said this during his meeting with Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti here at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. The boxer said it is his mission to win the maximum number of laurels for Pakistan at international level. During the meeting, Rai Taimoor said Punjab govt will take all possible measures for the promotion of boxing in the province. “The construction of Sports Board Punjab’s modern boxing arena in Nishtar Park Sports Complex will also be functional in near future.” The Minister also congratulated Waseem on his world title victory and praised his glorious feats saying the entire nation is proud of his remarkable accomplishments. 

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