HEC Updates PUSB Constitution, Enhancing Support For Students Athletes
— August 24, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has amended the constitution and rules of the Pakistan University Sports Board (PUSB), indicating a strengthened commitment to promoting university sports within the country. Effective August 23, 2024, these changes were implemented under the leadership of Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of HEC and PUSB.
The PUSB board comprises key members, including the Executive Director of HEC, Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board, and Vice Chancellors from both public and private universities, fostering a liaison among sports governing bodies and academic institutions.
The prominent amendments are related to financial incentives, with increased cash prizes and prize money for exceptionally talented university athletes. Additionally, the new constitution introduces a medical commission to safeguard the well-being of student athletes.
Dr. Ahmed expressed hope that these revisions will help create a sustainable and actionable environment for university sports in Pakistan. “Initiatives like this will not only elevate the competitive standing of Pakistani athletes but also contribute to the holistic development of future generations,” he stated. He also urged universities to prioritize extracurricular activities, recognizing their role in the mental and physical development of students.
PUSB maintains affiliations with 25 national and two international sports federations, providing university athletes with access to a wider range of competitive opportunities. The board organizes 34 annual intervarsity championships in various sports for male and female students. Additionally, PUSB conducts coaching, training courses, and camps to foster athletic development and actively supports university athletes’ participation in national and international events.
The Sports & Co-curricular Activities Division at HEC oversees a network of subcommittees to ensure efficient management of the Board’s strategic initiatives and activities.