Punjab University Clinches First Place at Inter-University Championship
— November 23, 2024
RAWALPINDI (AIA) Punjab University clinched the top spot in the 47th All Pakistan Inter-University Badminton Championship, securing victory in the final match held at Rawalpindi Women University.
The championship, organised under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the Higher Education Commission (HEC), was part of the University Sports Olympiad. A total of 46 universities from across the country competed in singles and doubles categories, showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship.
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) secured second place, while Abdul Wali Khan University clinched third. The winners received medals, trophies, and cash prizes.
Vice Chancellor of Rawalpindi Women University, Prof. Dr. Anila Kamal, lauded the efforts of the PM’s Youth Programme and HEC, emphasising the importance of such events in fostering physical and mental health, leadership skills, and teamwork among students.
Khawaja Junaid, the chief guest and focal person for the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, distributed the awards and encouraged the athletes to continue honing their skills. Director General Sports HEC, Javed Memon, and Rawalpindi Women University Registrar, Huma Fawad, also attended the event.
Fawad commended the university’s sports department for successfully hosting the championship, calling it a significant achievement for the institution.