GUJR AT: A two-day sports gala of the Nawaz Sharif Medical College began on Friday at the Hafiz Hayat Campus Sports Grounds.

Faculty of Arts Dean Dr Fareeshullah Yousufzal was the chief guest at the opening ceremony while Principal Dr Zafar Iqbal Gill was in the host`s chair.

`Sports activities play an important role in the development of a stable personality,` Prof Farishullah said.

Dr Gill said: `The main purpose of sports activities is to maintain physical health and fitness and a balanced thought. We also learn the all-important quality of teamwork which ultimately helps us build a stable and tolerant society. Sports and games are a symbol of courage, passion, excitement and determination.

Dr Shahida Hussain Tarar and Prof Dr Muhammad Nasir also spoke while the opening ceremony was marked by all the teams in various categories marching past the stage. Prof Dr Abid Nazir conducted the oath-taking ceremony from the participating students.

IT PRIZE: A trio of students of the University of Gujrat (UoG) won the first prize at SOFTECH`17 held at the Fast National University for Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, worth Rs50,000.

UoG team NetsTech, consisting of Abu Bakar, Umar Khan and Ashar Ali, IT students of Marghzar College were declared winners in a web development contest at the premier at the FAST-NU Lahore campus.

The information technology extravaganza is a regular feature of the university`s annual calendar and provides a platform for IT students and professionals to exchange their ideas by showcasing their skills.

UoG Vice Chancellor Ziaul Qayyum congratulated the students on their achievement.