SARGODHA, Oct 21 (DNA):The Inter-Collegiate Boys’ Hockey Tournament 2026-27 commenced in Sargodha with teams from five colleges across the division participating in the competition.
The participating teams included Government College Bhakkar, Government Commerce College Sargodha, Government Ambala Muslim College Sargodha, The Reader College Sargodha
and Superior College Sargodha.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Chief Guest and Secretary Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Abu Al Hassan Naqvi emphasised the importance of promoting sports activities
among college students.
He said that inter-collegiate competitions provided young players with opportunities to demonstrate
their talent improve their skills and prepare for higher-level contests.
He also stressed the need to encourage talented players and promote hockey among the younger
generation.
The competition is expected to provide a platform for emerging players to demonstrate their skills
and contribute to the promotion of hockey among college students,
Secretary Education Board Abu Al Hassan Naqvi added.
Director Physical Education BISE Anees Sadiq Gujjar said the tournament aimed to provide young
hockey players with opportunities to showcase their talent and compete at a higher level.
Teams selected through the divisional competition would represent the division in the upcoming inter-board competitions, he said.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Divisional Sports Officer Rana Nadeem Anjum, District Sports Officer Sajidullah Babar, Tehsil Sports Officer Saima Manzoor and bord’sofficial Waqas Butt.
