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UAF VC for promoting sports activities among youth

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FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon the need to promote sports activities among youth.

He said this while addressing the youth at the intra-varsity sports gala arranged by the Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, Directorate of Sports and Hall Warden Office at the varsity campus on Wednesday. The VC said that in the modern era, youth were confined to the screens of computers, TV and mobiles, adding that due to these reasons playgrounds were giving a deserted look. He said that the UAF was taking all possible steps to promote sports activities, which were on the decline due to changing life style. He urged the people to develop sportsman spirit so that different challenges could be meet effectively. He said that sports would be made as a part of curriculum with credit hours. He also announced to establish a state-of-the-art sports arena for women at the campus. MPA Najma Afzal said that students were the country’s future and stressed upon the need to prepare them to meet the future challenges. She said that sportsman spirit among the youth was essential to face different challenges. She said that the government was making all-out efforts to promote sports activities at different levels. Sports Board Chairman Dr Muhammad Ashfaq said that a healthy body was needed for a sharp and healthy mind. He said that sports activities were extremely important for the students as they require physical exercise to stay fit mentally. Dr Talib Sahi said that a sound mind was important for a healthy body. Dr Bushra Sadia said that platforms like sports gala provide an opportunity to the students to exhibit their skills. Dr Ashfaq Wahid said that the UAF had produced many national and international players.