Sadia declared best athlete as UoP win overall trophy in Girls events

PESHAWAR—Sadia Khalid of the University of Peshawar (UoP) declared best athlete for the Year 2006-07 while her institution UoP took overall trophy in the 3rd HEC NWFP Universities Sports Gals which concluded here at Home Economic College for Women ground here on Monday.
Begum Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Mohammad Hamid Khan was the chief guest on the occasion.
Vice-Chancellor UoP, Prof. Dr. Haroon Rashid, Chairman Organizing Committee Iftikhar Hussain Khan, Organizing Secretary, Principals, college student and players were also present. Speaking on this occasion, Begum Lt. Gen. Mohammad Hamid Khan, said holding such big events under the patronage of the HEC is no doubt, a unique achievement. The role of the HEC in this regard has always been positive and encouraging.
In view of the significance of sports and games, the idea of holding such event, is very positive step, she added. Uplifting of sports has always been a dire need of the country, she added. Such rallies will help in brining the desired results, she said. Sports play an important part of culture in any healthy society as it is an acceptable outlet of energy, which develops physical fitness, skills and potential for building character in youth and also promotes the qualities of teams spirit, leadership and self-control, she remarked. The meritorious services rendered by the UoP in the field of HEC are well recognized on national level as well as on international level.
The efforts and zeal of HEC under the able leadership of Prof. Atta-ur-Rehman in this regard is highly laudable and praise worthy, she said. She congratulated Prof. Dr. Haroon Rashid, VC UoP, Chairman Gala Iftikhar Hussain Khan and Organizing Secretary Bahr-e-Karam on the successful completion of the Sports Gala.
She also congratulate the participating players and universities for the high level competitive zeal, they have shown during the Sports Gala. In his welcome address, CV UoP highlighted various activities the university is adopted for involving students of all the affiliated colleges in healthy activities. He said the UoP need improvement of facilities for most sports. HCE, he said, sanctioned the construction of squash court but more is still lacking. The UoP require a standards swimming pool, he added.
He said 450 female players besides 54 technical female officials took part from nine universities in Athletics, Table Tennis and Badminton. HEC has promised for more games, next year, which further involve more female athletes from all the universities across the province.
Later on, Begum Corps Commander gave trophies and medals to the players. Sadia grabbed golf in Javelin, shot-put and discuss throws while UoP got the overall trophy by winning TT, Badminton and Athletic trophies. KUST got runners-up trophy and Agriculture University got third position trophy. Hazara University got runners-up trophy in TT and Badminton while KUST got third position in the same events

.—Online