Lahore: The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Punjab has launched a regular tennis training programme for children residing at its shelter homes to promote their physical, mental and moral development.
The initiative has been introduced on the directions of CPWB Chairperson Sarah Ahmad, who appointed a qualified tennis coach to provide professional training to both boys and girls living at the bureau.
According to a spokesperson, the programme is aimed at improving children’s physical fitness, sporting abilities and overall personality development through structured coaching.
Besides teaching modern tennis techniques, the training focuses on instilling discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy lifestyle values, helping children become physically active, mentally resilient and socially responsible individuals.
On the occasion, Sarah Ahmad said sports played a key role in personality development by building confidence, leadership qualities and positive attitudes among children. She said the bureau was committed not only to providing protection and shelter but also to ensuring the holistic development of children through education, healthcare, sports and other constructive co-curricular activities.
She added that the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau was making every effort to provide children with a safe, healthy and nurturing environment, enabling them to become skilled, confident and productive citizens capable of contributing positively to society.