Quetta:Afghan Football Club Chaman clinched the title of the 6th All Pakistan Chief Minister Balochistan Football Gold Cup 2026 after winning the final match of the prestigious national tournament held at the Chief Minister Gold Football Ground in Quetta.
Provincial Adviser for Sports and Youth Affairs Meena Majeed Baloch attended the closing ceremony and congratulated the winning team on its impressive performance throughout the tournament.
The event attracted unprecedented participation from across the country, with a record 82 teams competing in the championship, including teams from all provinces as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The tournament was regarded as one of the largest football competitions held in Balochistan in recent years.
Under the prize distribution scheme, the champion team received Rs3 million, while the runners-up were awarded Rs 2 million. The team finishing in third place received a cash prize of Rs500,000.
The tournament also witnessed remarkable public enthusiasm, as nearly 50,000 football fans attended the matches. Despite intense heat and challenging weather conditions, stadiums remained packed throughout the competition, reflecting the growing popularity of football in the province and the strong support of local spectators for the sport.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Provincial Adviser Meena Majeed Baloch said the vibrant turnout at sporting venues demonstrated the people’s commitment to peace and healthy activities.
‘The thriving sports grounds of Balochistan are proof that the people of the province love peace and sports,’ she said, adding that the government would continue its efforts to promote sports and provide opportunities for young athletes to showcase their talent at national and international levels.
The successful organisation of the tournament and the overwhelming response from football enthusiasts highlighted the increasing momentum of sports activities in Balochistan and reinforced football’s status as one of the most popular games among the province’s youth.