IIUI organises sports gala

Goal of attaining academic excellence can be achieved through the proactive participation in studies


APP November 29, 2018
Goal of attaining academic excellence can be achieved through the proactive participation in studies. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD: The 15th annual sports gala of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) kicked off on Wednesday with students presenting a colourful flag march at the football ground in the men’s campus.

Earlier, the University's Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai and President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh inaugurated the event.

Dr Yasinzai said that education and sports go hand-in-hand to allow the youth to be engaged in constructive activities, a prerequisite to discard negative attitudes.

He said the goal of attaining academic excellence can be achieved through the proactive participation in studies, sports and extra-curricular activities equally.

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He further said youth were representative of the positive future of Muslim Ummah, and they must be provided opportunities to take part in positive activities.  

Published in The Express Tribune, November 29th, 2018.

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