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Govt allocates Rs30 million grant for boxer Muhammad Waseem

ISLAMABAD:  Federal  government on Friday announced Rs30 million grant for the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Silver Flyweight Champion Muhammad Waseem.

As per detail, the federal government has allocated grant for the champion boxer and prime minister accorded approval to allocation of  grant.

According to Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Akhtar Ganjeera, the grant will be used for training plan of the boxer. The PSB in collaboration with the boxer Muhammad Waseem will prepare his training and tour plan.

He further said that Muhammad Waseem will be provided with every facility.  He hoped that the boxer will continue his outstanding performance.

It it to be mentioned here that recently the boxer had expressed disappointment that the government of Pakistan had not offered him any support despite his achievements.

Mohammad Waseem successfully defended his WBC silver flyweight title, as he defeated Giemel Megramo of the Philippines.