By Muhammad Rehan
Dera Ismail Khan: A grand and thrilling final of the Meerka Haq Jashan-e-Azadi Football Tournament was held in Ghor-e-Zai, Tehsil Gambat, in which thousands of football fans participated with great enthusiasm. The spectators applauded the players who performed brilliantly and raised flags to create a joyful atmosphere of Independence Day. The special guest of the ceremony was Additional Deputy Commissioner General Kohat Hamid Iqbal, while Regional Sports Officer Kohat Division Anwar Kamal Barki, Mayor Tehsil Gambat Sajid Iqbal, President District Football Association Kohat Zia Alam Afridi and Director Finance Farmanullah Khan Marwat also attended the ceremony and encouraged the players. At the end of the match, trophies and cash prizes were distributed among the winning and runner-up teams by Regional Sports Officer Anwar Kamal Barki, Additional Deputy Commissioner General Hamid Iqbal and Mayor Tehsil Gambat Sajid Iqbal. Participants said that such tournaments play an important role in increasing interest in sports among the youth and promoting a healthy society. This final of the Maarka Haq Football Tournament proved to be a historic and memorable occasion for the entire region.
