MIND SPORTS IN PAKISTANThe Next Level

Mind Sports Association of Pakistan was established in 2007for promotion of mind sports (Chess, Bridge & Scrabble) inPakistan.

The Board of Directors of MSAP are: Khurshid Hadi (Chairman) Kemal Shoaib Tariq Rasheed Khan Syed Nayyar Hasnain Haider Pervez Iqbal Capt (R) Rana Kamal Ud Din

AdministratorCapt. (R) Kamal Akhtar Sami

CoordinatorUmair Kausar

ABOUT MSAP

MSAP OBJECTIVES

Develop the games of Chess, Bridge and Scrabble by:

• Providing resources to academic institutions to establishMind Sports Clubs

• Promote public awareness for the value of developing minds especially amongst the youth of Pakistan

• Organize local, national and international competitions

MIND SPORTS ROLE

IN EDUCATION• Behavior • Structuring of Mind• Reasoning• Mental Arithmetic• Memory• Concentration• Emphasis on Ethical Standards

IN HEALTH• Protection Against Mental Deterioration & Disease• Gymnastic of Human Mind

Army chief plays chess with student, lauds Pakistan's 'talented youth'

QUOTING THE ARMY CHIEF, INTER-SERVICES PUBLIC RELATIONSSAID: "PAKISTAN IS BLESSED WITH THE MOST TALENTED ANDVIBRANT YOUTH, WHICH IS OUR REAL DEFENCE."

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

• Seek commitment from stakeholders including media to further strengthen the initiative and reach key cities across Pakistan

• Engage like-minded individuals for taking active part in promotion of healthy activities through Mind Sports

• For effective presence, utilize the widespread medium of academia

• Establish Mind Sports Club (s) initially at Schools in Karachi followed by Lahore and Islamabad during phase 1 starting 2019 and completing in 2024.

THE APPROACH

• Engage institution’s relevant departments for overall facilitation and coordination for Chess competition initially

• Leverage all needed support centrally from MSAP for aligned monitoring to achieve objectives

• Zindagi Trust used the platform of MSAP and already made a huge impact at school level.

• ENGRO Foundation is supporting this initiative by providing required financial assistance for implementation of MSAP Chess program at The Citizens Foundation Schools effective 2019.

WAY FORWARD

• Identify the institutions and encourage them to partake in the Academia Outreach Program for Mind Sports. As step one MSAP have entered into an arrangement with “The Citizens Foundation” Schools

• Provide training facilities to teachers of onboard institutions and organize Chess classes and Tournaments

• Create maximum awareness amongst interested students for self-development and stronger skill set for mind activities via workshops and coaching

• Infuse an element of competition, clarity, precision in the youth of Pakistan

ADVANTAGE TO ACADEMIA

• Institution’s recognition and students’ exposure

• Association’s intellectual contribution to supplement institution’s infrastructural and logistical bandwidth

• Official forum for leadership and motivation through Mind Sports

• Opportunity to participate in International Mind Sports Olympics through school programs organized by MSAP

OUR GRATITUDE