QUETTA, Sept 22: Baloch Club Noshki defeated Afghan Club Chaman 1-0 in the opening match of the 6th All Pakistan Chief Minister Balochistan Football Gold Cup at Ayub Sports Complex here on Monday.
The tournament was inaugurated at a ceremony attended by a large number of football enthusiasts from across Balochistan.
The opening match saw both sides put up a competitive display, with Baloch Club Noshki eventually securing victory by scoring the only goal of the match.
Minister for Fisheries Haji Barkat Ali Rind, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Durra Baloch, Director General Sports Dr Yasir Khan Bazai, Deputy Director Administration Jamil Ahmed Mastoi, Assistant Director Activities Asif Lango, Assistant Director Dr Muhib-ur-Rehman Kakar and District Sports Officer Arsalan were among those present.
Other officials of the Sports Department, representatives of the Balochistan Football Association and prominent figures associated with football also attended the event.
A large number of spectators watched the opening match and cheered the players throughout the closely contested game.
Teams from different parts of Pakistan are participating in the tournament, which officials described as an opportunity for young footballers to showcase their talent and contribute to the promotion of the sport in Balochistan.
The tournament is being hosted in Quetta, with organisers saying players and officials participating in the event are being provided with the necessary facilities.
The organisers also announced substantial prize money for the winner and runner-up, describing it as a major initiative for the promotion of football in the country.
