The team secured a gold medal at the Defence Day Sports Gala. Abdul Kareem presented cash prizes and certificates of appreciation to 12 players, the team manager, coaches, and the trainer.
The IGP said he was proud of the athletes who brought laurels to the department through outstanding performances in national and international sporting events. He noted that Punjab Police players demonstrated excellent performance at the Defence Day Sports Gala and described the medal-winning athletes as ambassadors of Punjab Police.
The Pakistan Police Basketball Team also received certificates of appreciation and cash prizes for securing fourth position at the same gala. Director General Pakistan Police Sports Board Additional IG Imran Arshad, Chief Sports Officer and RPO Sheikhupura Athar Ismail, and other officers attended the ceremony.
A Punjab Police spokesperson said certificates and cash prizes were awarded to Volleyball Team Manager Sub-Inspector Zaman, Coach Constable Muhammad Rafiq, Assistant Coach ASI Liaquat Ali, and Trainer Constable Dilbar Hussain. The players who received awards included Muhammad Waqas, Sajid Iqbal, Amir Hassan, Shahid Rasool, Amjad Ali, Aqib Saeed, Ahmad Saleem and Muhammad Mughis.
