Awantipora, Nov 30. The third Vice Chancellor’s Employees Cricket Tournament which started on November 17 at the Islamic University of Science and Technology concluded on Wednesday here. The final of the tournament organised by the Directorate of Physical Education & Sports, IUST, was played between School of Sciences, IUST and IUST Admin Group A teams.
The tournament was inaugurated by Prof Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST and Prof Naseer Iqbal (Registrar, IUST) was the Guest of Honour. Speaking on this occasion, Prof Romshoo praised both teams for making it to the final and emphasised the relevance of such activities for psychological well-being and cultivating team spirit.
Prof Manzoor Ahmad Malik (Dean, Academic Affairs) underlined the recreational value of sports activities and encouraged student and faculty members to actively participate in extracurricular activities within and outside the campus.
The tournament was won by the IUST Admin team. Both the winning and runner-up teams were awarded. Mr Faheem Gul was adjudged Man of the Series and Mr Owais Rah was awarded the Man of the Series. Congratulating the winning team on their victory, Prof Naseer Iqbal said that such activities should be encouraged on the campus as they endow confidence.
Other dignitaries who watched the tournament along with hundreds of students and teachers include included Prof A H Moon (Dean, School of Engineering and Technology), Prof Khuroo (Dean, School of Sciences), Mr Samir Wazir (Finance Officer, IUST), and Dr Fozia Qazi (Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences).
