PBF all set to host BB International Boxing
LAHORE – The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is all set to host the second edition of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Tournament at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad from December 20 to 30. The PBF is holding the event in collaboration with International Boxing Association (AIBA) and Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) and all the arrangements to hold the event in a befitting manner have been finalised.
Talking to media men here on Friday, PBF president Doda Khan Bhutto said the event will be kicked off with the performance of famous music band 'JAL' which is the official band of this event while the cultural dances and march past of the participating teams will also be featured in the event.
The event is managed by Pakistan's renowned event management company ‘Media Gurus’. Umer Toor from Media Gurus said: "We are glad to assist the PBF in organising this prestigious event. Plan of the event has carefully been designed since the event is going to attract the international coverage. All international standards are being closely observed. All of us are hoping to put a mark in the history of the events in Pakistan. This surely will help Pakistan to send a message of peace throughout the world."
Talking to media men, Goher from 'JAL' band said that despite the busy schedules due to the preparation of their third music album, JAL has decided to participate and support the event.
"I am honoured to be the part of the event. The PBF has provided an opportunity to all of us to contribute in a cause leading towards a positive image of Pakistan. I am looking forward to be the part of mega event."
As many as 200 countries from Asia, Europe, Africa and from all over the world are invited by the PBF for this prestigious event out of which 50 countries are expected to participate, said Doda Khan.
The event will be attended by an estimated 300 boxers and almost 100 officials including ambassadors of participating countries, foreign delegates and corporate industry will also be invited to witness the event.
Boxing teams have started coming to join the boxing camp which is being conducted by the PBF at the Sports Complex, Islamabad. Sri Lankan and Nepalese teams have already reached and joined the camp. The rest of the teams are scheduled to arrive before December 19.
It is also expected that Amir Khan and former world heavy weight champion Mike Tyson will also attend the inaugural ceremony. "I request people from all walks of life, especially industrialists, corporate sector, sports, politicians, education, music, fashion and media to step forward to support the event. Your support will make the event better and so will it lead to the change in the image of Pakistan," he added.
To make the event more successful pre-event awareness campaigns in schools, colleges and universities will be held, he concluded. The first edition of the event was a roaring success that saw boxers from around 25 countries in action in January last year in Karachi.
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