INSPIRING FUTURE
Bridge, Chess & Scrabble
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a platform for private sector initiatives that seek
to promote Mind Sports by establishing facilities and
services at academic institutions
WHY MIND SPORTS?
Mind Sports are a means of exploring one's own capabilities.
It teaches people lessons about themselves and allows such
insights to be passed on to others
THE SPORT OF BRIDGE
• Excellent mental training and exercise
• Extensive use of memory in the calculation of probabilities
and analysis of data
• Creation of understanding between the players
• Principles of communication, harmony and solidarity
• A game of skill and judgment
• A true SPORT
THE SPORT OF CHESS
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Chess is played at schools throughout the world
Chess culture is widespread
Drastically increases memorization skills
Ability to recognize patterns
Develop strategic skills
The ROYAL Sport
THE SPORT OF SCRABBLE
• Strengthens Vocabulary
• Widely popular and classic word game
• Word Forming Ability
• The combination of Fun and Education
• An ENGAGING Sport
OVERVIEW
• MSAP is inspired by International Mind Sports Association
(IMSA) which operates in collaboration with U.N., UNESCO
and IOC
• MSAP was established with the primary objective:
• To create an awareness at academic institutions to generate
interest amongst the Mind Sports enthusiasts
• Infuse an element of competition
• MSAP selected Chess, Bridge and Scrabble with the support of
already established regulatory bodies
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Mr. Khurshid Hadi (Chairman)
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Syed Nayyar Hasnain Haider
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Mr. Pervez Iqbal
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Mr. Tariq Rasheed Khan
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Mr. Ahsan Zahir Rizvi
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Mr. Ahmed Humayun Shaikh
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Mr. Kemal Shoaib
SPONSORS
Partner & Lead Sponsor
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HBL
Co-Sponsors
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International Industries LTD.
 AKD Securities Limited.
 Pizza Hut
1st MIND SPORTS NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
• Mind Sports Association of Pakistan (MSAP) organized the 1st
Mind Sports National Championship from August 14~17,2008 at
the South End Club - Karachi
• The championship included competitions in the Youth and Open
categories in Bridge, Chess and Scrabble with prize money of
Rupees One million
• The championship is scheduled to be an annual event
• The event institutionalized the existence of MSAP and provided
confidence to the sponsors, participants and academia as a
serious and long-term initiative
COLLEGE PROGRAM FOCUS
Karachi Region
Lahore Region
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Aga Khan University
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Lahore School of Economics
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College of Business
Management
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LUMS
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Greenwich University
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Institute of Business
Administration
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Indus Valley
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NED
Islamabad Region
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Bahria University
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Comsat
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GIK - Swabi
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University of Peshawar
MSAP PROGRAM
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Benefits to Institutions
 Mental and social development
 Recognition of institution
For cost effective solutions, program to be executed with
minimal administrative input
Program to be managed by students with support from MSAP
in terms of coaching and equipments
College support in terms of venue and MSAP introduction to
students
Identification of existing and potential talent
Participation in International Mind Sports Olympics through
collegiate and inter-collegiate programs organized by MSAP
THE MSAP APPROACH
1. Mind Sports Club (s) at institutions to be managed
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In collaboration with the institution’s Sports / HR
Departments
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• Institutions management of the club with technical
support of MSAP
2. The Official MSAP CENTERS – in Karachi (Off Campus)
THE MSA PROGRAM
BRANDING
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Club promoting fun, energy and personal / mental growth
Social interaction
Teaching exercise
MSAP Membership (discount at Pizza Hut)
MSAP ACTION PLAN
SURVEY AND PROGRAM
> Focus groups
• Target audience – Student body, teachers, extra curricular
clubs
• Specific plan per college – unique plan for each college
• Development of an agreement between MSAP and Institutions
• Identification of key members/leaders
THANK YOU