Week-long Competitive Recreational Activities to Kick Off on Feb 24

News Desk

Islamabad: The week-long competitive recreational activities will start on February 24, said the ICT administration on Wednesday.

The competitive recreational activities, which include classic car shows, sports events, and cultural events, will continue till March 5 next month.

According to ICT Spokesperson Abdullah Tabbassum, the directorate of Sports, Culture, and Tourism would take charge of the sports event which would organize Archery, Rapid Chess, Cycling Championship, and Women’s Volleyball Tournament for sports enthusiasts of twin cities.

The spokesperson said that the event would begin on February 24 at Art and Craft village while Rapid Chess Champion would be held on February 25 at F-9 Park.

Chief Commissioner Islamabad Noorul Amin Mengal will supervise the event, he added.

Chess championship aims to promote mental development and skills along with providing a platform to youngsters to nurture their cognitive abilities, Abdullah Tabbassum informed.

He said that in a classic car show, which would be held from February 25-26, citizens would get the opportunity to witness a number of luxury vintage cars including sports, classical, modified cars, and bikes.

He said that for the first time ICT administration would hold a flood-light Archery Tournament in which professional archers would showcase precision, focus, and control in three different categories.

A cycling championship would also be part of these activities which aim to promote physical endurance and growth in citizens, adding that the event would be held on March 5 at D Chowk.

In addition to that, he said the Baloch cultural day would be held on March 4 (Saturday) while Punjab cultural day would be marked on March 5 (Sunday).

“These events will include a poster-making competition and folk music night at 7 pm at Art and Craft village Islamabad,” he added.