KARACHI: Chancellor Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Jawaid Anwar on Tuesday said that the sport has the power to change the world and unite communities together, eliminating all types of discrimination and prejudices.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of sports gala 2018, organized by the Sports Department of Sir Syed University.
Speaking on the occasion, Jawaid Anwar said, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan always urged students to take part in sports activities along with their academic exercises.
He pointed out that for the promotion of sports; SSUET was signed an agreement with Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) to provide favourable atmosphere, facilities and necessary trainings for our students. Healthy environment will enhance the performance of our students.
Purpose of the agreement was to ensure that students develop their physical and motor capacities to lead active and healthy lives in the society. It addresses the challenges being faced by the youth in the society that prevent them grow. “Sir Syed University committed itself to take care of its students’ health and their physical activeness,” Chancellor added.
Appreciating the effective role of Convenor sports Waqas Bukhari and Acting Convenor Sports Qazi Nasar Abbas, he said the success of the event reflected the efforts and valuable services of them in holding such a mega event.
Those who were present on the occasion included Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Mohammad Afzal Haque, Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali, Sports Director Mubashir Mukhtar, Chairman Karachi Hockey Association, Gulfraz Ahmed Khan and others.
Sports Gala including the matches of cricket, hockey, futsal, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, 100 M race and tug of war in which more than 1000 students will participate. Those who will secure first, second and third position will be awarded trophies and certificates.