Samsung Electronics, the official Presenting Partner for Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch relay hosted an acknowledgement ceremony for their Islamabad torchbearers string (Faisal and Bilal) Vaneeza Ahmed, Shahzad Roy, Najama Vohra and Flying Horse Samiullah Khan.
The selections were based on their notable contributions to society and the ability to overcome adversity to achieve personal and professional success.
This impressive ceremony was attended by Governor Punjab Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Maqbool (Retd), Roh, Country Manager, Samsung Pakistan and Chaudhry Yaqoob, Vice President, Pakistan Olympic Association.
The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Maqbool, Governor Punjab. He handed over the symbolic torches to the torchbearers who will carry Torch in Islamabad on April 16, 2008.
Roh, Country Manager, Samsung Electronics quoted at the ceremony "I believe that any Olympic experience is a dream-come-true," said Roh. "Carrying the Olympic Torch on its way to Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games will be a moment that the torchbearers will never forget. When you consider the significance of these games, the first ever in China, the torchbearers that are selected and handed over will truly be a part of games history. Samsung is proud to contribute in assisting the Torch to pass through Pakistan as a history creating moment."-PR