Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar has inaugurated the 3rd annual sports gala 2017. The former Squash World Champion Qamar Zaman was the chief guest at the inaugural session. KMU vice chancellor Professor Dr Arshad Javaid, Director Sports Dr Inayat Shah, Director Academics Dr Jamil Ahmed, Director Finance Wing Commander (R) Tauqeer Ahmed, heads of different Institutes, Faculty and a large number of students were also present at the occasion.
Qamar Zaman said that games assured peace and prosperity in societies, where the play grounds are filled with youth those nations cannot be defeated by any mean nor they can face major diseases. He said that games plays vital role in life for insuring discipline, dedication, spirit and perfection. The enthusiasm and commitment showed by the students in today's ceremony revealed that no one can meet the abilities and spirit of our youth throughout the world.
While terming sports very essential for better physical as well as mental fitness, he said sports and other co curricular activities are the back bone of a balanced society. He said sport lead to better discipline and it promotes sports man spirit among the youngsters. He appreciated the performance of the students and hoped that they will really enjoy the sports events in the days to come. VC KMU Professor Dr Arshad Javaid also addressed the audience and focused that sports activities must be part of academic calendar. Sports activities develop qualities of the leadership, sharing, team spirit and tolerance in students. Sports education not only teaches the students to maintain the physical stamina, but also the habit of obedience, discipline, the determination to win and enhance will power.
He enforced that sports activities are equally important as academic and research activities and appreciated the efforts of Director Sports and his team for the arrangement of sports gala 2017 for all the affiliated institutes, especially its theme 'spots for peace'. Earlier while talking to the ceremony Director Sports Dr Inayat Shah highlighted that It is our aim that those taking part in Sports Week feel inspired, motivated, encouraged and supported by our wellbeing services to always choose the healthy option while studying and working at KMU.