Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz received a warm welcome from young girls who sang the popular Punjabi folk song “Teriyan Reesan Kaun Kare” during her visit to Jhelum’s Gymnasium and Sports Complex.

The young participants greeted the chief minister with traditional music, welcome posters and enthusiastic applause as she arrived at the sports facility on November 10.

Maryam Nawaz interacted with the young athletes, exchanged high-fives, posed for photographs and signed autographs during the welcome ceremony.

The visit also featured sporting activities, including a badminton match with a female player and an interaction with a young chess enthusiast.

The chief minister inaugurated the restoration project of the Jhelum Gymnasium and Sports Complex, which is estimated to cost Rs. 1.195 billion.

During her interaction with the young participants, several girls presented welcome gestures and gifts to the chief minister. One young athlete offered her an embroidered dupatta and placed a decorative crown on her head.

Maryam Nawaz accepted the gifts and continued meeting the athletes gathered at the venue.

She also encouraged young players by taking part in sporting activities. During the visit, she played badminton with a female athlete and applauded a young chess player while observing her performance.

Another notable moment involved a young athlete with a disability. The chief minister greeted her through sign language and asked about her well-being.

The interactions highlighted the participation of young girls and athletes in the event and their opportunities to engage in sports activities.

The sports complex project is part of the Punjab government’s efforts to improve sporting infrastructure in Jhelum.

With an estimated development cost of Rs. 1.195 billion, the restoration project is intended to provide improved facilities for local athletes and encourage greater participation in sports.

The upgraded facility is expected to offer young people better opportunities for physical training, recreational activities and organised sporting competitions.

Maryam Nawaz also visited other development sites during her Jhelum tour. Her programme included several initiatives related to healthcare, education, public transport and urban development.

The visit brought attention to the provincial government’s development plans while providing local athletes an opportunity to interact directly with the chief minister.

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The enthusiastic welcome, Punjabi folk performance and sporting activities became some of the notable moments of her visit to Jhelum.