HARIPUR: The Government Higher Secondary School for Boys Kotnajibullah clinched the championship title in the divisional badminton competition. The tournament at the divisional level featured teams from various government boys schools in the Hazara division, with Kotnajibullah school overcoming the Government Higher Secondary School for Boys Gari Habibullah Mansehra, as reported by Dr Amir Atiq […]
HARIPUR: The Government Higher Secondary School for Boys Kotnajibullah clinched the championship title in the divisional badminton competition.
The tournament at the divisional level featured teams from various government boys schools in the Hazara division, with Kotnajibullah school overcoming the Government Higher Secondary School for Boys Gari Habibullah Mansehra, as reported by Dr Amir Atiq Sidiki, the principal of the school, who announced the results on Friday.
The Kotnajibullah school’s team, consisting of Ali Raza and Sudais Rehman, triumphed over Gari Habibullah school’s Ibrahim Bilal and Subhan. In the singles final, Ali Raza from Kotnajibullah school claimed victory against Ibrahim Bilal of Gari Habibullah school with a score of 2-1, securing the title of divisional badminton champions for his school.
During the event, the district education officer addressed the players, encouraging them to channel their energies into physical fitness by participating in sports and to steer clear of unproductive and risky activities.
He emphasized that mental health is critically important and can only be attained through proactive and positive physical sports activities. He mentioned that the education department has committed its resources and efforts to fostering sports at the school level to uncover and nurture the latent sporting talent of students for national teams. He also congratulated the winners on their remarkable performance.
In his remarks to the players, the district education officer encouraged them to prioritize physical fitness through sports and to avoid engaging in non-productive pastimes. He noted that sports and other beneficial physical activities are essential for enhancing mental health, which holds significant importance.
Published in Dawn, December 7th, 2024
