Andrey V. Federov, Consul General of the Russian Federation, has said that Russia will provide training to Pakistani Rowing players and provide all possible support for the promote of Rowing in Pakistan.

He was speaking as a chief guest at a ceremony held in honor of the players at Karachi Boat Club, on the occasion director Russian Culture Center (Friendship House) Nadeem Kazmi, President, Arif Ikram, captain of the boats of KBC also spoke.

Mr Andrey further said that Pakistan is full of the talented players and Russia will provide coaches for further training.

He said that Russian Rowing team will be seen in action in Karachi very soon in Karachi Boat Club annual International Inter-School Regatta wisewersa Pakistani players also visit to Russia next year.

Russian envoy said that Karachi Boat Club, team also participated in a Regatta in Moscow earlier this year along with its crew members he added that Russia and Pakistan had initiated a journey for fruitful collaboration through sports specially Rowing.

At the President KBC Nadeem Kazmi, and captain Arif Ikram, presented a shield to the honorable chief guest.