DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Provincial Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakhar Jihan has emphasized the importance of co-curricular sports activities in educational institutions for the overall well-being of students.
He said co-curriculum activities play a vital role in improving both the physical and mental health of students. He further mentioned that the provincial government is actively working to promote and support such activities among the youth to foster a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
The Provincial Minister added that the organizing of annual sports events for girls at the University Model School, a subsidiary of the alma mater, the University of Peshawar, is a unique achievement and this initiative provides valuable opportunities for girls to engage in sports and physical health activities.
He further announced the establishment of a badminton hall, female open gym and a basketball court at the University Model School for the convenience of the girls. The minister also assured for provision of scholarships for the school’s outstanding female athletes.
These remarks he made while addressing the 69th Annual Sports Day of the University Model School Girls Section, Peshawar University, as a chief guest on Wednesday.
The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor of Peshawar University, Professor Dr. Naeem Qazi, Principal of University Model School Dr. Munir, Principal of University Model School Girls Section, Syeda Safia Fazal, Director General of Halal Food Safety Authority, Wasif Saeed, as well as students, athletes, faculty members, and parents of the institution.
During the 69th Annual Sports Day, the girls demonstrated excellent performance in physical training (PT) and march fast. The provincial minister was briefed about the athletics, other sports, and physical fitness competitions organized at the institution.
On this occasion, the minister announced individual prizes of PKR 50,000 for each of the four house teams participating in the sports events, and awards were distributed among the best-performing students.
The provincial minister further emphasized that there is no shortage of talent among the girls. He highlighted that during the recent Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, the majority of the participants were women and girls while they performed well in various sports. He reiterated that efforts would be made to enhance sports facilities at the relevant educational institution.
In his speech, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Naeem Qazi stated that the University Model School was established in 1955, and its teachers have made invaluable contributions to the academic development of students.
He assured that he would make every effort to resolve issues the school might face. The school’s Sports Incharge, Sadia Gul and others also spoke during the event.
Meanwhile, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Naeem Qazi presented a souvenir from the university to the provincial minister, and Principal of the Girls Section, Syeda Safia Fazal, gifted a souvenir from the school to the Vice-Chancellor. Earlier, the provincial minister also cut the cake to mark the occasion of the school’s sports day.
