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China-Pakistan sports carnival held at NUML

By Our Correspondent
February 13, 2025
Students participate in the China-Pakistan Sports Carnival at NUML on February 12, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook@NUMLOFFICIALPAGE
Students participate in the China-Pakistan Sports Carnival at NUML on February 12, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook@NUMLOFFICIALPAGE

Islamabad:The China Media Group (CMG) in collaboration with National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and the Embassy of China, successfully organized the China-Pakistan Sports Carnival to commemorate the ongoing Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin, China. The event aimed to promote people-to-people ties through sports, aligning with the vision of fostering bilateral cooperation, youth engagement, and sustainable sports infrastructure.

The objectives of the event were to strengthen China-Pakistan cooperation in sports and encourage youth participation in athletic activities. The carnival featured competitive games between Chinese students and embassy staff against NUML students in Kabaddi, Ping Pong, Badminton, Tug of War, and Sack Race. NUML students secured victories in Ping Pong and Badminton, while Team China triumphed in Tug of War. A thrilling Kabaddi match was played between NUML and Iqra University, with Iqra clinching the win after a close contest.

Speaking at the event, Rector NUML, Major General (r) Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M), emphasized the importance of sports in fostering a healthy mind and body alongside academics.