Citizens throng Islamabad tourism festival

On the second day of the Pakistan Tourism, Sports and Family Festival, a cycling race was held from the Pak-China Friendship Centre to Seventh Avenue, attracting enthusiastic participation from cyclists.Activities continued at various venues, including the Sports Complex and F-9 Park.Traditional tent pegging competitions were organised at F-9 Park, drawing a large number of spectators.

The participation of women and girls in the competitions also attracted the attention of visitors.Meanwhile, people of different age groups, including young participants, took part in paragliding, cycling and other sporting activities.

Citizens attended the festival with their families and thoroughly enjoyed the event.Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said that the Pakistan Armed Forces had rendered immense sacrifices and that, owing to these sacrifices, people were now able to live peacefully in the country.

He said Pakistan's positive image was being highlighted across the world.Addressing the tent pegging ceremony at F-9 Park, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that tent pegging was an identity of Pakistan's traditional and cultural sports.

Such games helped project the country's soft image while connecting the younger generation with its culture.The information minister said the festival presented a beautiful blend of sports, culture and family entertainment, adding that such events would provide young people with opportunities to showcase their abilities.He said the Pakistan Tourism, Sports and Family Festival was providing Islamabad residents with opportunities to enjoy healthy and positive recreational activities.Citizens, including Nikolo, Shah Nawaz,….

They described it as a sport of brave people and said they were extremely passionate about it.

They said such competitions should be organised every year.

Citizens throng Islamabad tourism festival Zulfiqar Baig | Updated 1 minute ago | Tent pegging, paragliding, cycling attract visitors to different venues.