Punjab Sports Minister Makes Compulsory For Students To Participate In Sports

Muhammad Rameez Published December 19, 2018 | 08:54 PM

Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti on Wednesday took a landmark decision for the revival of sports activities at educational institutions by making it compulsory for every student to take part in at least one game at school or college.

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Dec, 2018 ) :Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti on Wednesday took a landmark decision for the revival of sports activities at educational institutions by making it compulsory for every student to take part in at least one game at school or college.

In this regard a 5-member committee has been constituted under the leadership of Director General Sports Punjab, Nadeem Sarwar. Special Secretary Higher Education, Special Secretary School education will be members and Deputy Secretary Admin YASA&T Department will be secretary of the committee.

While talking to media at National Hockey Stadium, Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said the committee, as per the instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, will devise a proper mechanism to highlight the significance of sports for students. It will also chalk out an appropriate strategy to make at least one game mandatory for every student. "The committee has also been given task to identify suitable playground at schools and colleges for the holding of sports competitions.

" Punjab Sports Minister said that the sports period will be revived at schools. "Physical Education (PE) teachers will be hired to train young students in different games. We are launching this programme in Govt schools and private schools will be included in this campaign in the next phase," he added.

He said the Punjab government was determined to make effective efforts to attract young students towards sports activities and revival of sports culture at educational institutions.

Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said the schools and colleges are best place where youngsters can learn basics of different games. "It is the top priority of Punjab Government to bring male and female students to sports," he added.

Punjab Sports Minister Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said, "We will utilize all available resources to incline young male and female students towards sports events. In this way, we will be able to prepare a large pool of talented players in different games."