An enthralled final of the Sports Gala 2023 cricket tournament at the international Islamic University (IIU) concluded here at university as its title was clinched by Faculty of Languages and Literature (FLL) as it defeated Faculty of Management Science. In addition, the football title was clinched by the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, while Arabic was Runner-up.
The sports gala is being organized by the Directorate of Students Advisor and cricket and football tournament was part of the other activities of more than 30 other sports competitions. The Sports Gala is being organized by the sports section of the Directorate of Students’ Affairs. As many as 1000 students from 11 faculties of universities are participating in it that will conclude on 25th of October. The games include competitions of tug of war, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, chess and competitions of athletics.
The cricket match was graced by All Pakistan Newspapers and Electronic Media Employees Confederation (APNEC), senior sports journalist Zahid Farooq Malik and Syed Mujtaba Rizwan.
Siddque Anzar said on the occasion that IIUI sports gala is a remarkable event and IIUI is one of the prestigious institutions that has many distinctions. He also stressed that sports activities must be promoted as these are vital for mental and physical health of youth. He appreciated the efforts of IIUI management for organizing a constructive event. Zahid Farooq Malik was the commentator of the match who highlighted the importance of the sports activities as well.
Earlier, the football match was graced by President FUTSAL Association and famous journalistProfessor Sajjad Qamar President Pakistan Soccer Futsal Federation who announced that he will be happy to offer training to the winning faculty through Pakistan Sports Board. He highlighted the importance of sports in education and practical life.
Dr. Ghufran Ali Khan Students Advisor and Muhammad Khalid Chaudhary Incharge sports were also present on the occasion.