PSB holds event to create awareness about doping.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Sports Board under the leadership of its Director General Col (R) Asif Zaman organized an event for awareness about doping in connection with Anti Doping Day.

The theme of the event was 'Play True Day' - "a day that is dedicated to raising awareness among athletes, the sporting public and others about the importance of protecting Clean Sport" as per WADA, said a press release issued on Saturday.

The purpose of the event was to raise awareness among young players on doping rules, to educate about the harms which prohibited substances can have on the body in the long run and to inculcate spirit of fair play and positive competitiveness among athletes.

Speaking on the occasion, Asif Zaman said, "There is no shortcut to success. Dedication and hard work have no substitutes and those looking to cut corners need to understand this.

We are waging a battle to eliminate the use of prohibited and harmful...