Karachi, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) and Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) appointed the renowned Olympian Hanif Khan as Sports Consultant to promote sports activities at the campus. The ceremony was held by the Sports Department to pay tribute to the former captain of Pakistan National Hockey Team, Hanif Khan that was attended by Mubashir Mukhtar, Ahmed Alam, Dr Majid, Nasir Ali, Pervez Iqbal and others.
Speaking on the auspicious occasion, the noted Olympian, Hanif Khan said, “Actions speak louder than the words. I am a man of action. Right now, I have nothing much to say about but soon I will prove my worth with my work and performance. I wish to prepare a brigade of skilled players who may contribute to Pakistan at national and international level.
Chancellor SSUET, Jawaid Anwar said, “We need to separate sport from politics that is constantly damaging Pakistan’s sports. Political interference in games affected the quality of sports. Whereas, selection on merit enhances the quality of performance in games and increase the productivity in sports activities. I hope that this alliance will help to produce good students, good players and good human being. Sports make you able to bear the defeat and to rejoice victory.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin said that Sir Syed University took initiative to make an alliance with the real sportsmen. The university not only participated in games at regional and national level but also organized the sports events for Higher Education Commission and Government. Induction of Hanif Khan in our team ensures a great achievement with result-oriented output.
Convenor Aligarh Institute of Technology, Engr. Muhammad Arshad Khan said that sports keep youth involved in positive and healthy activities. Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali said that Sir Syed University gives importance to the sports and offers maximum facilities to the players.
To improve the quality of sports we have included the experienced Hanif Khan in our team. Chairman Karachi Hockey Association, Gulfraz Khan, said that it is the start of a new journey. We assure you to keep the sports out of politics. We have a good infrastructure and needed youth that will be available by the university. Convenor Sports, Qazi Nasar said, “We are trying to establish Sports Centre at the campus and to improve the quality of games. Nasir Ali, Olympian Ahmed Alam, and Haider Hussain, also spoke on the occasion.
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