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HYDERABAD, Nov 11 (APP):A colorful opening ceremony marked the commencement of the Sports Gala 2025 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad.
The sports gala was organized by Directorate of Students Affairs under the theme “Sports for Peace,” the event took place at the university’s Sports Complex on November 11. The gala was formally inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Madad Ali Shah.
Teams from various university departments enthusiastically participated the ceremony. The Sports Gala features competitions in cricket, sack race, tug-of-war, and several other sports. According to Director Sports Dr. Altaf Khaskheli, the participating teams are showing great excitement and sportsmanship.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Vice Chancellor Dr. Madad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of promoting sports activities. He urged wealthy individuals and non-governmental organizations to play their role in supporting sports and called upon the government to devise comprehensive and effective plans to encourage talented athletes across the country.
He said that every conscious citizen should encourage traditional and international sports, as sports instill discipline, tolerance, and a spirit of action among the youth. VC further noted that organizing sports events from schools to universities is essential for the physical well-being of students.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Dr. Madad Ali Shah hummed the popular song associated with Javed Miandad’s iconic six against India in Sharjah, prompting students to enthusiastically chant “Pakistan Zindabad.”