LAHORE: High-level coaching and training facilities on a regular basis are required to shape up the talented athletes of little popular sports like table tennis, wushu and fencing, to bring them at par with the international standard. It is quite possible if the authorities concerned move ahead with a vision and adopt long term policies.
It was the crux of the talk with the athletes from Punjab who won medals in the 35th National Games, held in December in Karachi. The Punjab contingent, after a long period of 35 years, showed the best performance at the National Gala and returned with 16 gold, 38 silver and 72 bronze medals and earned fourth position among 14 participating units.
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