The Urdu Literati and Bio-Tech scientists lifted the prestigious general trophy at the closing ceremony of the 112th Annual Sports of the Government College University Lahore. Government College Lahore former principal Abdul Majeed Awan and MNA Bilal Yasin were the chief guests of the ceremony which was chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman. The closing ceremony was marked by colourful Gymkhana events including girls chatti race, cricket ball throw, pillow fighting, staff children race, wheel barrow race, musical chair and old ravians handicap race. Declaring the results of the annual sports, GCU Sports Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq said that the Urdu Department’s students bagged 13 gold, 15 silver and 4 bronze medals in boys’ competitions to won the title while in girls events, Institute of Bio-Technology won 09 gold, 11 silver and 3 bronze medals on its journey towards the victory stand.
However, Muhammad Khursheed from the Political Science Department won the title of Best GCU Athlete 2012. The English Department secured the second position in both competitions among boys and girls. Speaking on the occasion, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that sports have a profound effect on the physical fitness and mental health of students, which ultimately enhances their capabilities and efficiency. Prof. Khaleeq said that GCU academic calendar is planned in way that participation in sports does not affect the studies of the students.
Later, on the closing day, the feminine competitions of Chatti Race and Musical Chairs were won by Rubina and Aqsa Lodhi. The Tug of War between elderly Old Ravains and GCU Sports Board senior officials remained the most enthralling event of the 112th Annual Sports Day which was won by Old Ravians for the third consecutive year. Nasir Iqbal won the most difficult competition of the day, the Obstacle Race. The Oval Ground resounded with whistles, shrikes and shouts during the Pillow Fight and 60 Meters Race of Old Ravians won by Ch Zulfiqar.