Karachi, May 08, 2023 (PPI-OT): Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology organized the Torch Relay Ceremony for the 34th edition of the National Games to be held in Quetta. Chief Guest of the event was Administrator Karachi, Dr. Saif ur Rehman and it was attended by the Director Sports, Higher Education Commission, Javed Ali Memon, Secretary of Pakistan Olympic Association, Khalid Mahmood, Secretary of Sindh Olympic Association, Ahmed Ali Rajpoot, Director General, Pakistan Sports Board, Shoaib Khosa, Director General Balochistan Sports Board, Dra Khan, including former Olympians (Hockey) Hanif Khan, Nasir Ali, Haseem Khan, international hockey player Muhammad Ali Khan and others.
Addressing the event, Administrator Karachi, Dr. Saif ur Rehman, said that Torch Relay symbolizes the value of excellence, friendship and respect. It brings people together from all walks of life, providing opportunity to showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and diversity while promoting unity and harmony. After 2 years, National Games will be held in Sindh. Quality and worth of the university is measured by the skills and knowledge of the Alumni.
Speaking on the auspicious occasion, Vice Chancellor SSUET, Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin, said that it is a proud moment for us that Sir Syed University has the privilege to conduct Torch Relay for National Games. The core aim of the National Games is to create and enhance sporting opportunities in Pakistan. Sports help youth to stay in shape and make them learn how to organize their time, boost friendships, and build relationships with their companions. People from different regions of Pakistan come together to celebrate the National Games, creating cross-culture harmony.
Appreciating the role of HEC in the promotion of sports, he said that we are thankful to HEC for choosing Sir Syed University for today’s ceremony and the HEC Sports Division is playing a vital role in developing quality sports in Pakistan by patronizing healthy sports activities. Credit goes to the Chairman HEC and Director Sports HEC, Mr. Javed Ali Memon for holding such a remarkable event. Sports have an effective role to play when it comes to nation-building and it helps in elevating qualities like discipline, determination, teamwork and a passion for fitness in the psyche of a nation.
Registrar SSUET, Syed Sarfraz Ali said that I feel bound to appreciate the efforts of the Pakistan Olympic Association for the development of sports in Pakistan. HEC is providing a platform for students, to show their skills and talent and to groom themselves for sports activities at national and international levels. Being one of the stakeholders in the National Games HEC is playing a significant role in the promotion of sports in Pakistan. SSUET always stands with HEC in academic and sports activities.
Director Sports HEC, Javed Ali Memon said that HEC has taken an initiative to promote sports in Pakistan and bring out talent at grass root level. Director Sports SSUET, Mubahsir Mukhtar said that sports activities are useful to promote physical and mental health as well as supporting education, boosting employment prospects, and improving social cohesion. He informed that SSUET student Umna Fatima is a player of HEC Hockey team, similarly, Noman Uddin has been appointed as Coach of HEC Volleyball team, while Sports Officer Jawaid Iqbal is a part of Tug of War event.
Renowned sports journalist, Yahya Hussaini conducted the event beautifully. He has the fair knowledge of sports and rich information about games that helps him in comparing. He is revered for his candid analysis regarding sports on TV channels.
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