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Amir Khan Meets with COAS to Resolve Boxing Academy Dispute
British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to discuss the issue over the takeover of his boxing training center in Islamabad by FC officials.
Khan’s visit comes as tensions escalate between his foundation, the Amir Khan Foundation, and local authorities that have taken over the training facility.
The meeting was held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where Khan addressed concerns over the takeover of his boxing academy, which he set up in Islamabad with his investment in 2016.
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Khan emphasized the potential of the training center to nurture young boxing talent in Pakistan and sought the COAS’s support in resolving the dispute.
Last month, Khan had taken to social media to appeal for government help in vacating the FC officials from the premises of the academy.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties agreeing to collaborate further to resolve the dispute.
General Asim Munir assured Khan of his support in promoting sports initiatives that benefit the youth of Pakistan.
