Humanity through Sports [Buzz Korea]

This article is written for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.. 
Here is the link http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/humanity-through-sports/

World has created thousands of athletes with high intellect, skills, power and fame. Some of them get so much fame and respect that they have never even thought of it. Every sports man have their own story right from a player to a super star. However, some of the athletes get respect not only because of their games but also because of their good deeds towards the humanity. History has shown us numerous examples that different ports man and woman put their energies to serve humanity. It could be to assist the youth to overcome drug addiction and abuse problems, build homes for families that have lost their homes due to calamities etc. The athletes are able to pull other athletes to support them in the pursuit of these matters with better results being realized. Those athletes may be from a basketball court, tennis court, football pitch, cricket ground etc.

The following athletes have been able to offer support in the alleviation of societal problems;

Muhammad Ali (Boxing ligand)

Muhammad Ali’s generous legacy cannot be measured in dollar signs and decimals, but by the countless stories of his willingness to bring joys to others. As President Barack Obama put it, “We admire the man who has never stopped using his celebrity for good — the man who helped secure the release of 14 American hostages from Iraq in 1990; who journeyed to South Africa upon Nelson Mandela’s release from prison; who has traveled to Afghanistan to help struggling schools as a United Nations Messenger of Peace; and who routinely visits sick children and children with disabilities around the world, giving them the pleasure of his presence and the inspiration of his example.” Muhammad Ali is the first, the original charitable athlete. And he’s been at it for 55 years now.

Imran Khan (Cricket Ligand)

“Treatment of cancer and free of cost”, which come true through the efforts of former Pakistan cricket captain, Imran Khan. Over the past decade, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre has established itself as a Centre of excellence providing comprehensive care free of cost to thousands of indigent cancer patients. This pioneering, state-of-the-art hospital located in the heart of the Punjab, Pakistan was founded by Imran Khan, one of Pakistan's most illustrious cricketers and the winning captain of 1992 ICC cricket world cup for Pakistan. As a charitable institute, it is funded predominantly from the donations of friends and well-wishers from around the country and across the world.

Tim Tebow (Football ligand)

He is an American Football Quarterback who plays for Denver Broncos, an accomplished footballer who also happens to support many charitable events and organizations. Tim Tebow through his foundation has been able to raise millions of dollars mainly to support children related courses. His support includes an orphanage in Philippines as well as schooling in Colorado and Gainesville.

SerenaWilliams(TennisStar)
She is a former number 1 tennis player who has won seven grand slam titles. Serena Williams has been instrumental in supporting education through her foundation and build African Schools. So far she has helped build two schools in Kenya, The Serena Williams Secondary School in Matooni and Wee Secondary School in Makueni.

Dikembe Mutombe (Baseball ligand)

He used to be known mostly for his trademark “no, no, no” finger wag after blocking shots, but now former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo is better known for his amazing dedication to charity. In 1997 he founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation to improve the lives of people in his native Democratic Republic of Congo. SInce 2001 he has donated at least $15 million dollars to build a hospital in his hometown of Kinshasa. That’s putting your enormous salary to good use.

Derrick Coleman ( Football player)

One week back (before I wrote these words) a young deaf fan wrote a letter to Seahawks FB Derrick Coleman, who is also deaf appreciating his personality. This all comes after the inspiring ad about Coleman's life that went viral last week. Coleman wrote a letter back to the deaf fan and her twin sister and shared it the next day on Twitter, encouraging them to be proud of what they have and try to be more confident. This was just a simple act however it highly appreciated on social media with the believe that the athlete’s will keep continue their efforts to make this world a better place to live.

http://msn.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/derrick-coleman-writes-special-letter-to-deaf-little-girl-who-wrote-him-012214

It is alleged that 13,000 athletes from around 45 countries will bring not only their sportsman ship but their love for humanity to 2014 Incheon Asian Games. These games will promote the world peace and bring harmony to all the nations of Asia. 

تشنگی

گھر محبتوں کا ایک گھونسلہ ۔۔۔۔تنکا تنکا بکھری چاہتوں کاایک مسکن ۔۔۔ لمحہ لمحہ روح میں اترتے سکون کا احساس۔۔ وقت کے ہر پل سے جڑی اپنائیت ، جس کی کوئی زبان اور اظہار کو کوئی طریقہ نہیں۔۔ طمانیت اور اپنائیت کی ایک لمبی داستان۔۔۔ جس کے صفحہ قرطاس پر بکھرے خوشی اور غم موتیوں کی طرح چمکتے ہیں ۔ لمحہ لمحہ جڑی اس زنجیر کی پہلی اور آخری کڑی ۔۔۔۔۔ماں۔۔۔۔۔۔۔جو اس سلسلے ، اس تعلق کو جوڑے رکھتی ہے۔ اور گھر کے افراد تسبیح کے دانوں کی طرح پروئے رہتے ہیں۔۔۔

ہماری محبتوں کی یہ داستاں ادھوری رہ گئی ، ٹوٹ گئی، وہ زنجیر جس نے ہمارے گھر کے افراد کو کڑیوں کی طرح ملا رکھا تھا۔۔ اجڑ گیا وہ گھونسلہ ، جس کا تنکا تنکا "مور خان" نے بٹی محنت ، چاہت اور اپنائیت سے جوڑا تھا اور اس  گھونسلے میں منتظر آج بھی وہ بچے " چوں چوں" کرتے اس لمحے کے انتظار میں ہیں ، جب ان کی ماں اپنی چونچ میں " زندگی" بھر کے ان کے منہ میں انڈیل دے۔۔۔ لیکن اب باقی زندگی شاید اسی انتظار میں کتے گی۔۔۔
مجھے لگتا ہے ، جیسے میں ایک ڈراونا خواب دیکھ رہا ہوں ،ایک ایسا خواب جس کے اختتام پر میں اٹھ بیٹھوں گا ۔۔اور پھر مجھے کچھ یاد نہیں آئے گا ۔ تب میں سر جھٹک کر اعوز باللہ کا ورد کروں گا ۔۔۔لیکن یہ ایک حقیقت ہے ، کڑوی حقیقت۔۔ مجھے لگتا ہے "وہ" اس وقت بھی مِرے پاس موجود ہے ، میرے آس پاس، وہی اپنائیت، وہی چاہت ، وہی پرسکون لمحہ ، وہی مسکراہٹ ، وہی محبت ، وہی لمس ،سانسوں کی وہی گرمی ، شفقت کی وہی نگاہ ۔۔۔میں محسوس کر سکتا ہوں۔۔۔۔ وہی مری "ماں۔۔"

دل بھی کیا عجیب شے ہے، خوہش بھی کرتا ہے امنگیں بھی جگاتا ہے اور ارمان بھِی۔۔ پھر روٹھ بھی جاتا ہے ۔ اور پھر "ان" کا دل تو اور بھی عجیب تھا ، جو سب کے لئے یکساں دھڑکتا تھا۔ جس میں سب کے لئے محبتیں تھیں، سب کے لئے نیک خواہشیں اور امنگیں تھیں، جو سب کے لئے میٹھے جذبات سے پر تھا، وہ دل تھا ، جب تک دھڑکتا رہا۔۔محبتیں بٹتی رہیں، چاہتیں پرورش پاتی رہیں، اور جب اس نے دھڑکنا بند کردیا تو سب کچھ ختم سا ہو گیا۔ ہم لوگ تہی دامن رہ گئے ، کچھ بھی پاس نہ رہا۔۔۔وہ آواز جو ہمیشہ کے لئے چپ ہو گئی ، جو ہم سب کی چھوٹی چھوٹی تکلیفوں پر " جیو، ۔۔جار" کی صورت ہر بار بلند ہوتی ، حوصلہ بڑھاتی۔۔۔وہ لب یمیشہ کے لئے خاموش ہوگئے جن پر ہر وقت ہمارے تذکرے ہوتےتھے ۔ کبھی تعریف کی صورت میں تو کبھی دعا کی صورت۔۔ وہ جادو بھری جپھی ہمیشہ کے لئے کھو گئی ، جوڈی آئی کے جانے اور آنے کی صورت میں ہمیشہ مجھے ملا کرتی۔۔مری "مور خان" سے ۔۔

The place where Mor Khan is sleeping eternal sleep. May Allah shower His countless blessings upon her. Ameen

مجھے میری زندگی کا وہ ایک ایک لمحہ یاد ہے ، جب میں نے ان کی ضرورت محسوس کی ، تو انہوں نے مجھے اپنی آغوش میں لیا ، وہ آغوش جو میری جنت تھی ۔ اور جو تئییس سال کا ہونے کے باوجود " میری آغوش" تھی۔ جہاں پر سر رکھ کر میں محسوس کرتا ، جیسے دنیا کی سب سے پر سکون جگہ یہی ہو۔ تب میں خود کو دنیا کا خوش قسمت ترین انسان تصور کرتا ۔ ایک ایسا انسان جس کے پاس سب کچھ ہو ، سب کچھ۔۔ جب جب میں نے زندگی کےکٹھن سفر میں کوئی دشواری محسوس کی ، جس جس لمحہ زندگی میں سخت امتحان کا سامنا ہوا، میں نے "ان" کو صدا دی، اور مجھے یقین ہوتا کہ کامیابی ضرور میرا مقدر بنے گی اور پھر ہمیشہ میں سرخرو ہوتا ۔ میں نے ان برکتوں کو محسوس کیا ، ان کے دم سے ان کی دعاوں کی بدولت میں نے ناممکنات کو ممکن ہوتے دیکھا۔۔ ان کے ہونٹ ہمیشہ چلتے رہے ہمارے لئے ۔۔۔گھر بھرکے افراد کے لئے ۔۔ شاید انہوں نے ساری عمر اپنے لئے کچھ نہیں مانگا۔۔۔اور ہمارے لئے لمبی عمر کی دعائیں مانگنے والی کی اپنی زندگی کی لکیر مختصر رہ گئی۔۔۔

مجھے سترہ جنوری کی وہ صبح کبھی نہیں بھولے گی ، جب ایک طرف موذن نے "اللہ اکبر " کی صدا بلند کی ، سلامتی کا پیغام دیا اور دوسری طرف ہمارے لئے دعاگو رہنے والے لب ہمیشہ کے لئے چپ اوڑھ کر سو گئے ۔۔وہ زنجیر ٹوٹ گئی جس نے ہم سب کو ایک لری میں پرو رکھا تھا۔ ڈوب گئی وہ صدا جو ہمارے لئے باعثِ اطمینانِ قلب تھی ۔ ٹوٹ گیا وہ سائباں ، جس نے دنیا کے سرد وگرم سےہمیں پناہ دے رکھی تھی۔ الٹ گئی وہ کشتی ، جس کا ساحل ابھی دور تھا ۔ اور ادھوری رہ گئی محبتوں کی وہ داستاں، جس میں ہم نے وفائیں کرنا بھی تھیں اور نبھانی بھی۔۔ اور پھر پہلی بار ایسا بھی ہوا، کہ میں ڈی آئی کے سے اپنے گھر لوٹا پوں اور میری ماں نے میرا ماتھا چوم کر مرا استقبال نہیں کیا۔ میں نے تو بس سفید کپڑوں میں لپٹا ہوا ایک وجود دیکھا، ایک بے حس وجود۔۔ لیکن "ان: کے چہرے پر تب بھی وہی سکون اور طمانیت تھی جو انہی کا خاصہ تھی۔۔اس دن مجھے کسی نے جادو کی پھی نہیں دی۔ البتہ میں نے ضرور چومنے کی کوشش کی ۔۔ سوچنے ، سمجھنے کی صلاحیت سلب ہو چکی تھی۔ اور مجھے ایسا لگ رہا تھا کہ کہ جیسے ایک قدم بھی نہیں اتھا پاون گا ۔ کسی بے جان اور بے حس لاشے کی طرح۔۔

مور خان بالکل ایک چھوٹے بچے کی طرح تھیں۔ معصوم اور پاک ۔ چھوٹی چھوٹی باتوں کو مائنڈ نہ کرنے والی ، اور پھر چھوٹی چھوٹی بات سے ہی خوش اور راضی ہو جانے والی ۔۔۔۔انتہائی حساس اور خوددار، بالکل چھوٹے بچوں کی طرح ۔۔ روٹھ جاتیں تو کھانا تک نہ کھاتیں ، جب تک کہ انہیں منا نہ لیا جاتا۔ رحمدل اتنی تھیں کہ کئی بار ہم نے انہیں دوسروں کے دکھ پر پریشان اور غمزدہ دیکھا۔ کوئی دردناک واقعہ ہو جاتا، مرے دوستوں میں یا کہیں بھی ، تو ان کی آنکھیں بھیگ جایا کرتیں ۔۔وہ حتی الوسع مسئلوں کو حل کرنے کی کوشش کرتیں ، ان کا دل بہت وسیع تھا ، جس میں انہوں نے دوسروں کے درد بھی چھپا رکھے تھے ۔ اسی وجہ سے انہیں انجائنا، شوگر اور فشارِ خون جیسی بیماریوں کا سامنا تھا۔ اور اب شاید ان کے دل میں جگہ ہی نہیں بچی تھی، تبھی تو وہ دل یوں روٹھ گیا ۔۔۔ تھوڑے کو بہت سمجھنے والی مری " مورخان"، مری ماں، کو اللہ تعالیٰ نے سب کچھ دیا ، سب کچھ ، ماسوائے ایک لمبی زندگی کے ، جو صرف بیالیس پر ہی ختم ہو گئی۔،۔۔صرف بیالیس سال۔۔۔

اللہ تعالیٰ فرماتے ہیں ، میں انسان کو اتنی تکلیف دیتا ہوں ، جتنا اسے سہنے کی ہمت ہوتی ہے ۔۔اور بے شک ایسا ہی ہے ۔۔ نجم اور اظہر میرے چھے سال اور چار سالہ بھائی ۔۔اللہ تعالیٰ نے ان کو استقامت دی ہے ۔ اظہر جو ماں کے بگیر دیوانہ وار ادھر ادھر بھاگتا تھا ، روتا تھا، جسے چپ کرانا مشکل تھا ۔ اس کی معصوم سوچ میں یہ بات ہے کہ اس کی ماں اللہ کو پیاری ہو گئی ۔ کبھی کبھی میرے دو بھائیوں کے آپس کی باتیں مجھے بے خود کر دیتیں ۔ نجم بابا سے کہتا ہے ، " یہ سب کیوں رو رہے ہیں" ہم سب نے بھی تو مر ہی جانا ہے ۔ اور اظہر پوچھتا ہے ، نجم ، امی کو کہاں لے گئے ہیں۔۔؟ " نجم کہتا ہے "تو کیا یہیں دفن کرتے؟" قبرستان تو لے ہی جانا تھا ۔ اللہ نے ہمیں بھی صبر سے ہی دیا ۔۔ اظہر جو امی کے ساتھ سوتا تھا اور جب امی اٹھ جایا کرتیں تو وہ بھی جاگ جاتا تھا ، اب اسکی عادتیں بدل رہی ہیں۔

کتنی پرسکون زندگی تھی ، کیا حالات تھے ، تحفظ کا ایک احساس تھا ، کسی کی ماں کی دعاوں کامان تھا۔ ہر کام میں ہاتھ ڈالا ، یہ سوچ کر کہ پیچھے ہے کوئی ، جو جب بھی ہاتھ اٹھاتی ہے ، ہماری سلامتی اور بقاء کا کا سوال کرتی ہے ۔ اور اب ایسے محسوس ہوتا ہے جیسے تہی دست سا پو گیا ہوں۔ کبھی کبھی تو یوں بھی لگتا ہے کہ جیسے جینے کا مقصد ہی ختم ہو گیا ہو۔ ہم لوگ کیاکچھ نہیں کرتے۔۔ اس دنیا میں رہنے کے لئے ۔ ہم سمجھتے ہیں کہ ہمیں سدا یہیں کا ہی ہو رہنا ہے ، ہمارے دل میں ہزاروں خواہشیں اور سینکڑوں ارمان جنم لیتے ہیں اور ہم ہر رات ایک نیا خواب دیکھتے ہیں ۔پھر اس کی تکمیل کے لئے دن رات ایک کر دیتے ہیں ۔۔اور ہوں ساری زندگی گزار دیتے ہیں۔ اور پھر اچانک وہ لمحہ آجاتا ہے جو ہماری دنیاوی زندگی کا آخری اور اخروی زندگی کا پہلا لمحہ ہوتا ہے ۔۔ یہ ایک حقیقت ہے کہ ہر ذی روح نے موت کا ذائقہ چکھنا ہے ۔۔اور جانے کب وہ لمحہ ہمارے خوابوں اور ان کی تعبیر کے درمیان آ کھڑا ہو، اور ہمیں جانا پڑے۔۔۔۔ یہ حقیقت نہ ہوتی تو بھلا کیسے ۔۔"مور خان" مری ماں کی زندگی کی کہانی صرف بیالیس سال پر مشتمل ہوتی۔۔بھلا 

 Thanks to my friend Abdul Basit Saim for the re-writing of this article....کیسے۔۔۔۔۔

Sports Events of Pakistan

This blog is written for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games promotion. Here is the actual link..  http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/sports-pakistan/

Pakistan is a country with love and respect for games and players from around the globe. However being exposed to undesired war against terrorism and extremism the grounds of Pakistan remains empty in the previous year and international events were not arranged in the grounds of the most talented nation with naturally gifted players. The fields of Pakistan are looking forward to meet the awesome athletes from around the globe in different games. It hoped that the stadiums of Pakistan will be beautified by the presence of international players and spectators soon. Here by discussed are the certain games and festivals which will takes place in 2014 in different areas of Pakistan.

Cholistan Car rally

Pakistan will host the international car rally in Cholistan on Feb 14-16, 2014. Cholistan is locally known as Rohi. This famous desert is 30 Km from Bahawalpur, and comprises an area of approximately 16,000 sq.km, which extends up to the Thar Desert, and over to Sindh. Camel and Jeep Safaris and Tours in the Cholistan Desert give tourists the opportunity to learn and experience a nomadic life and culture having experienced guides and modern facilities at their disposal. The Jeep Rally affords an opportunity to visit Derawar Fort the most famous among the many ancient forts that are located in the Cholistan Desert. The honorary ambassadors of different countries along with international tourists are invited to explore the country’s mega car sport event. It is ensured to properly facilitate the drivers, navigators and the spectators who visit Cholistan in a large number every year to enjoy the mega car sport event spiced with cultural activities.

Shandur polo 2014 (July 4-6)

Every year since 1936, the government of Gilgat Baltistan holds the Shindur festival which is actually because of a great polo tournament between the rival’s teams of Gilgit and Chitral.  Shandur-Top in Ghizer is often called the 'Roof of the World' (el. 12,200 feet (3,700 m) where the Hindukush in Gilgit-Baltistan, between Afghanistan and Gilgit- Baltistan and Karakorum mountainous ranges of Gilgit-Baltistan meet. The top is flat, a plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The grade is very gradual, and the area is crossed by small streams of trout. Grazing in summer is plentiful. Shandur invites visitors from around the globe to experience a traditional Polo tournament. This year also the awesome festival will be held in the first week of July and would be a great source of amusement and fun. The festival also includes folk music, dancing and a camping village is set up.

Basant (Kite Flying Festival)

Basant has been banned in Pakistan for many years now but it seems like that Lahoris (main city of the Punjab province) will see some wild kite flying in the 2014. Punjab Government has decided to allow Basant 2014 from 21st February to 5th March in specific area of Lahore with high securities and precautions. Basant is a great local festival of the province of Punjab which is held every year with such a great enthusiasm and interest in Pakistan. However it was banned few years ago after the killing of many people due to the use of chemical thread. Actually in this games kite is fixed to a long thread to fly it in the air, but since competition is involved so people try to use chemical and glass coated thread to cut the threads of others kite which some time results in cutting the throats of passer-by. People were demanding the government to allow the entertaining festival and after all these years officials has issued a notification to all local authorities that a 15 days Basant Festival will be celebrated in Lahore (Changa Manga Forest Only) from 21 Feb to 5 March. There will be no kite flying in any other area of Lahore except the decided one. People from different countries like UK, US, Middle east specially visit to enjoy this festival.

Here is link to Basant festival 2012 enjoy it.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svKJ2WhDQSg

Hwacheon (화천) Ice Festival [Buzz Korea]

When it is almost freezing in Korea and nothing to doexcept to remain in home and stay warm, then its the Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mount Trout) Ice Festival which attract the visitors from around the glob to see and enjoy the ice fishing and skating and many other activities. Dedicated to thesancheoneo, an indigenous freshwater mountain trout that thrives in the ice cold rivers of the county, the event features as its signature event ice fishing.  It is taking place in Hwacheon in Gangwon-do. This almost unvisited area is known as the first region in Korea that freezes over in winter, and the river is roofed with a profuse cover of ice. According to the committee more than 1 million, including 100,000 foreigners attended the 2014 Hwacheon ice festival.

Since 2003, the festival attracted visitors to the Gangwon town some 118 kilometers north of Seoul, offering a diversity of programs including ice fishing and sleigh riding. In 2011, the festival did not took place due to an occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease. The festival is arranged from Jan. 4-26 this year and would be celebrating its 11^th anniversary. Since 2006, the number of visitors has exceeded the 1 million mark every year. Visitors have many opportunities to enjoy the ice activities at their best. They can try out ice fishing, and those who are feeling brave can try to catch mountain trout with their bare hands. As well as fun activities and performances, there is also an exhibition of ice sculptures that took 20 weeks to prepare. Visitors can sample raw and grilled mountain trout, both of which are delicious.

I was an amazing day to spend with my friend Abid Mehmood at Hwacheon Ice festival. Thanks to the shuttle bus service who offered their services at very low cost all the way to Hwacheon. After 2 and half hours of travel we were very excited to see thousands of people ice fishing and enjoying the tasty trout. There were more than 15000 holes drilled into the river ice to catch sancheoneo. Although Korean people eat (SUSHI) uncooked and they just love it. However we just put our stuff to be cooked and eat. The Snow/Ice Experience  like sledding, bobsledding, ice football, rides, snow man zone, rides, snow sledding), eolgomiseong (tunnels, slides), snow sculptures, etc.

The skating show is one of the most attracting shows of the ice festival where different arts were performed by the Korean and foreign players. The sculptures were amazing and it was quite interesting how they cut and arranged such big slices of ice. It was incredibly cold however the attractions has moved the people so much that no once care about that and was busy in business.

That was a memorable day full of joy and activeness. The shuttle bus picked us back at 5 and we were at Seoul around 08 to go back home and enjoy our trout… J

MOR KHAN

Place where MOR Khan is sleeping eternal sleep

17th January
The darkest day of my life when I lost my MOR Khan (mother). 
She was such a loving mother, Like all mothers. I still remember all the love and warmth i have gain from my mother. She was more than a friend with a lovely smile at her face and I could hardly remember a moment of worries when i had my mother behind me. She has a big heart, big enough to hidden all our sorrows, hardships and worries...
I never thought I will be without My Mor Khan in this world.. But i happened.. and It had broken me. But I stood up just to see the world with my mother's eye. Yes To stand at the place where she wanted me to be.
My More Khan is no more with us
But I can still feel her warmth and her Whispering, asking me to be strong
and to be her brave Fakhar Khan

(I request you all (my friends) to please recite Surah Fateha and few verses from Holy Quran. May her Soul rest in peace. Ameen )

Preparation of Incheon Asian Games 2014 [Buzz Korea]

This blog is written for the promotion of Incheon Asian games 2014. Link is given hereby.
http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/preparation-of-iag/

The city of Incheon is ready to attract more of world media, athletes, sports lovers and sports organizations as the date of opening ceremony of 2014 Incheon Asian Games is coming close. See the preparation status here.Incheon is one of the most beautiful cities in Korea located on its northwest side. You can truly find nature at its peak beautified by the advancement of technology and art.

It has been consecutive year Incheon metropolitan government is organizing cricket tournament with the title of Incheon cricket tournament in the month of August-September. Being a member of the Umpiring team I have to go from Ansan to Incheon every weekend to organize and conduct two matches. Each time during my visit, the advancement of the city and the constructive work progress in Incheon compels me to write about the preparation of Asian games. The first look of the main stadium of IAG 2014 is amazing. It is going to be a trade mark of the Incheon city. The renovation and construction of new stadiums, the clean and calm environment of the city and the smooth roads and amazing transportation facilities increase my interest for the Incheon Asian Games 2014. I can’t wait for those games full of the diverse and beautiful culture of Asia.

With the slogan of “Diversity Shines Here” those games will represents and highlights the significance of Asia’s delightful assortment in history, cultures, and religions. The IAG 2014 committee and its sub committees are working hard to make this event a success. In this regards no stone is let unturned. Since 2008 they have completed three of the total four phases of planning and in the early months of 2014 Incheon will be ready to welcome the Asian countries with peace, love and respect.

The “official emblem” which depicts a huge wing consisting of a string of word “A”, assumed as the first letter of ”Asia”, with a shining sun at its upper left, symbolizing the Asian people holding hands in the sky. The official mascots of IAG 2014 are three seal siblings named as “Barame”, Chumuro” and vichuon”, meaning wind, dance and light in accordance with the theme of the main venue of the Incheon Asian games. It is believed that harbor seal which is a kind of rare animals in South Korea and travel between the two sides of the divided Korean Peninsula freely will be a symbol for the future peace between the boarders. JYJ, a famous K Pop group is the honorary ambassador of the Incheon Asian games. JYJ is not only famous in Korean youth but they have millions of fans in Asia whose heart beats with their strings and energetic moves.

The total numbers of venues are 49 out of which 23 venues are newly built and most of them are in the phase of completion. All the venues are in the total drive of two hours of a car and one can enjoy the events at a glance. All these event places are connected by some of the world finest transport facilities like buses, taxis and subway. The main stadium is still under construction and will be completed by April 2014 and believe me it would be one of the wonderful stadium of the world. It would be having the capacity of around 61000 seats and would be used for opening and closing ceremonies beside the athletics. There are other stadiums including Munhak Aquatic center (aquatics), Sipjeong stadium (tennis and squash), Songrim gymnasium (volley ball), Seonhak stadium (boxing and hockey), Gyeyang stadium (Archery, karate and badminton) and Namdong stadium (gymnastics & rugby). All these stadiums are fully facilitated with standard & international facilities for the visitors and officials.

Athletes and media village is planned to accommodate the total 3,367 unites and 16,300 persons both athletes and media personals which consists of the dormitory buildings at the international campus of Yeonsi University and the Songdo Global University and the convention center facilities of the POSCI global research and development center, all these are located in Songdo, Incheon. An internal evaluation team is formed for the operation of the Athletes & media village, to review and improve the preparation of the AV, to welcome and accommodate the participating athletes of the event.

Ticket distribution will be started in few months –planned in the beginning of 2014 – and can be sold out at convenient prices. Since it is a very big event so a lot of volunteers will be recruited.

All that seemed to me a single day story until I have come to know about the reality that all this advancement is the result of struggle for over 7 years of struggle. The OCA(Olympic Council of Asia) – Incheon Vision 2014 was established in 2007 to bring close the Asian sports committees and to bring their sports level to balance. Individual training camps of brilliant young athletes, coach dispatches and working out, sports amenities, equipment support and other financial related matters were assisted to develop the interest of the participating countries and to bring equal opportunities across the Asia to promote friendship, peace and culture through sports.

Almost all the famous games of Asia will be played on different grounds in Incheon Asian Games 2014 including Aquatics, Archery, Badminton, Athletes, Baseball, Bowling, Boxing, Cycling, Cricket, Canoeing, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Filed hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnasium, Handball, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Modern pentathlon, Table tennis, Triathlon, Rugby seven, squash, Shooting, Sailing, Wushu. Athletes from 45 countries will show the power, competency and skills in 437 events and in 36 sports including 28 Olympics sports and 8 non Olympics sports to win gold medals for their countries. In fact that would be a great step towards everlasting peace around the globe through sports.

The Incheon stadiums are looking forward to welcome you.

People of Korea are ready to show you their enthusiasm, diverse culture, hospitality, advancement, respect and love.

Registration process of passport and CNIC of new Born in Korea [Buzz Korea]

It is indeed a matter of great happiness to get a baby abroad. Soon after getting back home from hospital there are certain things to do more importantly and they are, getting your baby registered with the Korean immigration office and Pakistan embassy. Sincere thanks to my friends Kifayat ullah Khan and Haroon Mushtaq for helping me through this process. This blog is written to help out all those brothers and sisters who have to come across this situation. The required documentation for this purpose is;

1-      Baby birth certificates from Hospital (both in Korean/English)

2-      Passport of baby’s Father and mother.

3-      Alien Cards (baby’s Father and mother)

4-      CNIC (baby’s Father and mother)

5-      Nikah Nama (Marriage certificate)

6-      Baby pics (08) in number and in white background.

7-      Guarantor NIC

8-      03 photo copies of each of the above and their original.

Notarization of the Birth certificate from MOFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)

This is the first thing to be done. The directions are:

Gwanghwamum Station Exit-2

MOFAT is behind the US embassy. There are two roads in parallel; you need to take the next one after leaving the first road behind the US embassy. MOFAT is a tall building, the snap is given here.

Go to 5^th floor and on right hand of the elevator there is the notarize section. Give the baby birth certificates with 25000 Won. You need to fill an application and it will take 10 minutes at maximum. After that go to 4^th Floor, take a stamp of 500 won and they will make seal your documents. Your Job is done here.

Pakistan Embassy:

In the second phase you need to rush to Pakistan embassy after getting done at MOFAT. At embassy you have to apply for Passport and NIC of your baby.

Directions:

Take subway line-6 Itewon station Exit-4

Take taxi to Pakistan Embassy it will take 3000won.

The map of Pakistan embassy is attached with their website link and is given here too. It is recommended to download the following application forms for CNIC, Pakistan nationality and passport. Print and fill it before you go to the embassy. It will save your time. Embassy will charge you at the spot 60,000 won for Passport + 29,000 won for NIC. So it is better to have this amount in cash (Remember there is no ATM at embassy and nearby it). Pakistan Embassy receives documents from 9 AM to 12 PM. The passport would be sent to your address or can be received manually after a week in dispatching hours (4 to 5 PM).

(Please download the follow documents, you may need it in Embassy. Photocopies of these documents also work.)

In the third phase you need to apply for the Alien card after getting the passport.

Alien Card:

For the formation of Alien card you need to visit the nearby immigration office with the following documents.

1.       a pic of baby in white background
2.       Baby passport
3.       Father and mother passports
4.       Father and mother Alien cards
5.       Marriage certificate
6.       Photocopies of all these documents.
7.     Birth certificate
8.      Form B (you will get it from Pak Embassy )       
9.      110,000 Won

Fill out the form and submit to the immigration center. The alien certificate may be issued after two weeks.

This document is written based on my experience while doing all this process. Any change in location of offices /required documents and fee should be re-considered before starting your process.  Feel free to contact if you have any questions at fakharscholar@yahoo.com

 Stay Happy and keep me in your prays.

May Allah bless our families..Ameen

Regards

Fakhar Khan

Researcher

Hanyang University South Korea