Prior to 1984, no one knows about the games of Handball in Pakistan. Sports circle in the country talk and ask about it. Firstly this game was introduced by Mr. Muhammad Shafiq who was himself International Athlete when he came from West Germany, after completing his studies Specialization Sports (Special Traineer Athletics in 1982).
During 20th National Games at Faisalabad in 1984 and an exhibition match was arranged between National Athletics and Fitness Club Faisalabad and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. A large number of peoples and sportsmen in the presence of (Late) Muhammad Naqi Butt the then Secretary General, Pakistan Olympic Association witnessed the match which was appreciated and liked because it suits very much to our country. Since then this game gradually started its popularity.
In 1985 Pakistan Handball Federation was formed with Mr. Ahsan Alam and Mr Muhammad Shafiq elected as its President and Secretary respectively who still hold these offices. Pakistan Handball Federation not only organized National and International events of this game but also conducted International and Olympic Solidarity Referees and Coaches Courses.
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I was also witness the 1st national handball championship at faisalabad and played opening match SINDH VS PAK RAILWAY Mr. M. Naqi Butt (secretary POA) was the chief gust while Mr.Ahson Alam (president PHF). my name was also mentioned in the technical committe of the National Championship.
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