           SARGODHA, Oct 14 (DNA):A sports gala prize distribution ceremony was held at Sargodha Medical College, in which trophies and medals were distributed to the teams and players of MBBS students who performed outstandingly in various sports.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of students, senior and junior doctors and sports-related personalities.
The ceremony was presided over by Principal Sargodha Medical College Dr. Waris Farooqa, while Director Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology Sargodha Brigadier (retd) Muhammad Asif Chatha was the special guest. During the ceremony, students participating in various sports were encouraged and the successful teams were awarded for their excellent performance.
Under the Sports Gala, competitions in cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton and ludo were organized, in which MBBS students participated with great interest and enthusiasm. The aim of these competitions was to promote sports, positive competition, teamwork, discipline and mutual cooperation among the students.
Chief Guest Brigadier (retd) Muhammad Asif Chatha, while addressing the ceremony, said that it is very important for the students of the medical college to participate in sports activities along with education, because sports are an important part of human life and play an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle. He said that sports not only improve physical health but also strengthen mental well-being, self-confidence, tolerance, discipline and a sense of collective responsibility. He said that medical students will play important responsibilities in the health sector in the future, so it is important for them to take care of their physical and mental health along with their professional education.
Through sports, students develop the ability to work together, face difficult situations and work together, which also helps them in their professional lives in the future. Brigadier (R) Muhammad Asif Chatha further said that winning and losing in sports are part of the competition, therefore, the winning players should remain grateful and humble for their success, while it is everyone’s responsibility to encourage the losing players. He stressed that the players should appreciate each other’s performance and always prioritize the spirit of sports, tolerance and mutual respect.
At the end of the ceremony, the chief guest Brigadier (retd) Muhammad Asif Chatha distributed trophies and medals among the teams and players who achieved success in various sports. On this occasion, the students who showed outstanding performance were highly encouraged.
