As part of the Independence Day celebrations, the Pakistan Cycling Federation and Punjab Cycling Association, in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Centre Lahore, jointly organized a cycling rally for men and women in the city. Noors Sabah, the Director of the Coaching Centre, actively participated in the cycling event alongside other riders. The rally traversed various city routes before concluding at the Cycling Velodrome. To mark the occasion, Punjab Cycling Secretary Maham Tariq formally cut an Independence Day cake. Noors Sabah also distributed participation certificates to all the cyclists, bringing the event to a memorable close.
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