A colourful sports gala of Political Science Department of Government College University (GCU) Lahore was held here at the University's Oval Ground which was marked by athletics meet, colourful Gymkhana events and cricket matches. Besides students, the department's faculty members also participated in the day-long sports events. Speaking on the occasion, vice-chancellor Professor Dr Hassan Amir Shah said sports should be widely promoted in educational institutions right from the schools to curb the inclination of youth towards negative and unhealthy activities.
GCU Political Science Departments Chairperson, Professor Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt said that his department's achievements in national and internationals sports events were no less impressive than what they had achieved in academics. He also distributed shields and souvenirs among winners of the different competitions. The event was also marked by different matches, Girls Chatti Race, Tug of War, Musical Chairs, boys, girls and Faculty members' races.