LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP/DNA):Inspector General Railway Police Rai Tahir (Hilal-e-Shujaat, Sitara-e-Imtiaz) has awarded special prizes and certificates of appreciation to the athletes of Pakistan Railway Police for winning two gold and one silver medals at the 35th National Games held in Karachi.According to the PR Police spokesman on Wednesday, a total of 15 male and female personnel of the Railway Police represented the department in the tug-of-war competition and brought pride to the force with their outstanding performance. The men’s team secured a gold medal, while another gold medal was won in the mixed men/women category. The women’s team clinched a silver medal.
The male personnel included Captain Yasir Abbas, Muhammad Hashim and Farrukh Abbas, while the women athletes comprised Captain Rimsha Sahar, Asma Ghaus, Kiran, Nimra Munawar, Rabia Tabassum, Saba, Maryam, Sumbal, Zainab Iqbal, Uzma Batool, Shahneiza and Momina Khalid.
In recognition of their achievements, the IG Railway Police invited the entire sports contingent to the Central Police Office Railways, where each athlete was awarded a cash prize of Rs100,000 along with a first-class certificate of appreciation.
Congratulating the players, IG Rai Tahir said that excelling in sports alongside professional duties is highly commendable. He assured that sportspersons within the Railway Police would be provided all necessary facilities and encouragement at every level to help them continue bringing honour to the department and the country through improved performance.
