ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) will send a group of 10 to 12 talented athletes to three Central Asia countries for a training programme, commencing in May, next year.
‘We are in talks with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan’s national judo bodies for the training of our judokas in their countries, ‘ Masood Ahmed, the vice president of PJF told reporter.
Masood, who returned to the country recently after attending Asian Cadet and Junior Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan said the three-month training programme would help polish Pakistan judokas skills, preparing them for the future international assignments.
‘These countries have excellent training facilities and top-level coaching staff. I’m sure the training there will help hone our judokas’ skills according to the demand of the current times, ‘ he said.
According to Masood, the out-of-country training trip will expose the judokas to a new culture. “Alongside the training they will also feature in various events, taking place in those c
ountries almost at the same time (the period of their training).
“The opportunities of playing overseas with some of the world’s best athletes will help make them better, ” he added.
He said the federation wanted to create a long-term pathway for talented cadet, junior and senior judokas.