GCU AS GOOD IN SPORTS AS IN ACADEMICS: VC

GC University Lahore is as good in sports as in academics and takes pride in maintaining high standards in every field of sports, said Vice Chancellor Prof (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman while addressing the prize distribution ceremony of GCU Inter-departmental Games 2012-13. GCU Sports Board Chairman Prof Dr Ikram-ul-Haq and Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan were also present.  The ceremony was also largely attended by the chairpersons of various academic departments and students.

Addressing the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor said that sports were not wastage of time. “It teaches tolerance, enhances the physical and mental abilities and efficiency of students,” he added. Prof Rahman called on students and teachers to participate in the inter-departmental games organised for them every year. He also advised them that they should never compromise on the standards of sportsmanship. “Sportsmanship is more important than wining an event,” Prof Rahman concluded. 

GCU VC is giving away shields among winning departmental Heads

(24-04-2013)

GCU VC PARTICIPATE IN TUG-OF-WAR TO PROMOTE SPORTS

GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman himself participated in the tug-of-war at the university’s 113th Annual Sports to promote the culture of sports among students and their teachers and parents. “Actions speak louder than words. Teachers and parents are role models of the students and if they participate in healthy activities, students will certainly follow them,” said the Vice Chancellor while addressing the closing ceremony of the Varsity’s three-day mega sports event in which more than 5,000 students and faculty members marked their active participation. Eminent Old Ravian and Former Test Cricketer, Shafqat Rana was the Chief Guest at the ceremony that 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.

The Urdu Literati and Bio-Tech scientists lifted the prestigious general trophies at the closing ceremony of the 113th GCU Annual Sports. The Urdu Department’s students bagged 1089 points to win the title while in girls events, Institute of Bio-Technology secured 996 points on its journey towards the victory stand.  However, Wasim Sajid from the Urdu Department and Altaf Hussain from Political Science Department won the titles of Best GCU Athletes 2013.

GCU VC takes part in Tug of War during 113th Sports

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Rahman said that sports had a profound effect on the physical fitness and mental health of students, which ultimately enhanced their capabilities and efficiency, besides it also taught tolerance and created an environment of competition. He said that promotion of sports ultimately curbed the inclination of youth towards negative activities and deterred them from getting swept off their feet by retrogressive forces. “Rather than getting frustrated by the ominous trends of society, students should engage themselves in sports and raise the national emblem in all international sports events,” he added.  Prof. Khaleeq said that GCU academic calendar was planned in way that participation in sports does not affect the studies of the students. 

(15-04-2013)

GCU 113TH ANNUAL SPORTS BEGINS

The 113th Annual Sports of GC University Lahore began at a grand inaugural ceremony at the Punjab Stadium. About 1,400 students from 26 departments took part in the ceremony marked by a grand march past, sports day oath and athletics meet. The Institute of Bio-technology bagged the prestigious trophy of the Best March Past Contingent, while Department of Urdu stood second. The GCU athletes, led by GCU 112th Annual Sports record-holder Adeel Anjum, took oath that they would take part in annual games abiding by the rules and in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory of sports and the honour of their teams. The musicians hailing from GCU Nazir Ahmed Music Society (NAMS) this year presented a special anthem.

Vice Chancellor GCU, Chairman Sports Board Director Sports look at the march past at the 113th Annual Sports

Vice Chancellor; GCU Prof (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that he had always encouraged his students to take part in sports and healthy co-curricular activities, adding that that he had increased funds for the sports and co-curricular activities in the university budget. He said “sports teach tolerance and encourage the spirit of competitiveness.” The Vice Chancellor said GCU was made one of the finest sports nurseries for producing and grooming sportsmen for national teams, besides it was involving its students and faculty members in healthy sports activities. He advised the University’s students to never compromise on the standards of sportsmanship. “Sportsmanship is more important than winning an event,” he added.

Students take part in the 113th annual sports presided by GCU VC

Addressing the opening ceremony, GCU Sports Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq said that the importance given to sports by the developed countries was no less than education. “The GCU leadership has provided full encouragement and conducive environment for the sports activities right from the beginning,” he added.

Group Photos of Winning Teams with GCU Vice Chancellor

(11-04-2013) 

GC UNIVERSITY wins Tennis Championship

GC University Lahore won the Lahore Board Inter-collegiate Tennis Championship 2013 by beating Punjab College Lahore in the finals by 2-6, 6-3, 10-8. The final was held at the GCU Tennis Court under the auspices of Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman congratulated Muhammad Ahmad and Imad Amer on their extraordinary performance in the championship. Muhammad Ahmad and Imad Amer, as partners, hold six national and two international titles while representing GCU.

Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman

is congratulating the winners of Championship

(22-02-2013)    

GCU won all Pakistan table tennis competition

GC University Lahore has won the All Pakistan Tennis competition, organised by Higher Education Commission. The team GCU beat the University of Lahore in the final held in Karachi. Vice Chancellor Prof (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaliq-ur-Rahman congratulated the team on winning the competition.

(06-12-2012)

GCU WINS HEC FIRST WOMEN’S RIFLE SHOOTING CONTEST

The GC University Lahore has made a triumphant victory in the All Pakistan First Women’s Rifle Shooting Championship organized by the HEC of Pakistan. The team GCU comprising Madhia Ashraf, Sadaf Mehboob and Noor Saleem outshined all the universities of Pakistan in the Championship by winning 13 of 20 gold medals, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals in various shooting events including clay pigeon, skeet, down the line, free pistol and trap. GCU student Sadaf Mehboob was adjudicated the Best Shooter, while Punjab University and COMSATS secured second and third positions in the Championship.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman met with winning team and appreciated their outstanding performance in the championship. He encouraged the participation of female students in the sports, saying it is equally important for both boys and girls to participate in healthy activities.

(23-07-2012)

GCU wins Lahore Board swimming championship

The GC University Lahore has clean swept the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore Inter-collegiate Swimming Championship hosted by the FCC University Lahore. The GCU team triumphed in all 15 events of the championship which included 100 meters free style, 100 meters breaststroke, 100 meters backstroke, 4 × 100 free style relay and breast stroke relay. GCU secured record 275 points in the competition. GCU student Hassan Kamran also won the title of Best Swimmer courtesy his grand 12 goals and 150 points. Ameen Ali Khan, another Ravian, bagged the title of fastest swimmer of the championship.

FCC University secured the second point 155 points whereas Superior College and Defense Degree College bagged the third position with only 49 points.

Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleequr Rahman; Izaz-i-Kamal, Vice Chancellor, GC University Lahore congratulated Hassan Kamran and Ameen Ali Khan on their extraordinary performance in the championship.

(17-04-2012)

Old Ravians WIN CRICKET FESTIVAL MATCH

The Old Ravians XI Friday beat the Vice Chancellor XI by 50 runs at the festival annual cricket match at the Oval Ground. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman; Izaz-I-Kamal; also graced the festival match as the Guest of Honor. The Old Ravians XI scored 168 runs in 15 overs under the captaincy of former text cricketer Saleem Malik. Old Ravians decided to bat first after winning the toss. Mansoor Rana, Mateen Akmal Aftab Iqbal scored some quick runs in the early overs. Chasing a challenging total of 168 runs, Vice Chancellor XI could not face the heat and surrendered after scoring 118 runs in 14 overs. Musadaq Sultan, Yousaf Bashir and Khadim Ali Khan played fine innings. Old Ravian Barrister Aziz Nauman, who came all the way from Glasgow to play the match, was declared man of the match for his expel of 3 overs in which he garbed 5 wickets for just 15 runs.

The two teams with the Education Minister and Vice Chancellor GCU

Addressing the prize distribution ceremony, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rahman recalled his memories associated with playing under the famous clock tower of GCU. He said GCU inculcates the true sense of fair play and sportsmanship. “I believe that if players observe the very sense of gentleman’s game – cricket – there would be no embarrassing incidents like match fixing and spot fixing etc, he said.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman congratulated the Old Ravians on wining the annual festival match for the consecutive third year.

Later, the GCU Vice Chancellor and Education Minister along with Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq Chairman GCU Sports Board and Director Sports GCU presented souvenirs to the distinguished Old Ravians and match officials.

(19-03-2012)

SPORTS BOARD GCU and ORU ORGANIZED Aisam’s book launching CEREMONY

GC University Sports Board in collaboration with Old Ravian Union organized official launching ceremony of a book titled as “Lessons Learnt from the Tennis Tour with Robert Davis”, written by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi tennis star and and Old Ravian at the Bukhari Auditorium. Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman; Izaz-I-Kamal, chaired the ceremony that was also attended by the family of Aisam-ul-Haq including her wife Faha Makhdum; who happened to be the granddaughter of Government College Lahore former principal Dr. M. Ajmal.

GCU VC Prof. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said Aisam is now also acknowledged as an Ambassador of Peace of Pakistan - something that we wish every Ravain to be. “He is a true Ravian,” he added. He said that GCU would continue to produce sportsmen like Aisam.

Vice Chancellor presented souvenir to Aisam. The legend’s father and coach with

GCU organizers are also seen in the Picture

Speaking on the occasion, Aisam-ul-Haq hoped that Pakistani youth would learn from the experiences which he had shared in his book. “I want to interact with every single youngster of my country but it is not possible for me, so I have written a book which would work as a medium of interaction with the youth,” the tennis star said. Aisam said that he owed his success to his alma mater and teachers who during his college life always encouraged him to play professional tournaments at the national and international level. “I think that was the support which elevated my confidence and backed me in the pursuance of my goals,” he added. Recalling his college days, Aisam proudly said that he is a recipient of Roll of Honour and a Gold Medal in Tennis from GC University Lahore. “While playing for GCU, I also won the Inter-Collegiate Tennis Championship in the year 1997-1998,” he added. Aisam said that GCU inculcates great values of tolerance, respect for others views and faiths, and compassion along with imagination. He said he is proud to be "Ravain” and “Pakistani”. He thanked the GCU Vice Chancellor, Old Ravians Union and Sports Board for giving such a warm reception in his honour. He also proudly said that his father is also an Old Ravian.

ORU Secretary Dr. Khalid Butt said that the respect and honor which Aisam has earned for Pakistan is impossible to attain through years of diplomacy. He said that Aisam is a true Pakistani who gave message of peace from Pakistan in all over the world. Prof. Dr. Aminul Haq said that Aisam was as good in academics as he was in sports and always secured A+ in all his examinations.         

(27-02-2012)

SPORTSMANSHIP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WINNING: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

The 112th Annual Sports of the GC University Lahore started with a grand inaugural ceremony at the University Ground. About 3000 students from 26 departments of the University took part in the ceremony marked by a grand march past, sports day oath and athletics meet. Institute of Bio-technology bagged the prestigious trophy of the Best March Past Contingent while Department of English stood second. The Department of Statistics, owing to their discipline and uniformity, adjudicated third. The GCU athletes, led by GCU 111th Annual Sports record-holder (Long Jump) Adnan Jahangir, took oath that they would take part in annual games abiding by the rules and in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory of sports and the honour of their teams. The Musicians hailing from GCU Nazir Ahmed Music Society (NAMS) this year presented a special anthem for 112th GCU Athletics Meet.

Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. M. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Izaz-i-Kamal Vice Chancellor GCUL, Prof Dr. Ikram ul Haq, Chairman Sports Board & Khadim Ali Khan  Director Sports looks at the march past at the 112^th Annual Sports

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman; Izaz-I-Kamal, said that sports make students better human beings, adding that “it teaches tolerance and encourages the spirit of competitiveness.” He further said that GCU is made one of the finest sports nurseries for producing and grooming sportsmen for national teams, besides it is involving its students and faculty members in healthy sports activities. He advised the university’s students never to compromise on the standards of sportsmanship. “Sportsmanship is more important than winning an event,” he added. Prof. Khaleeq revealed that they have generously increased funds for the sports and co-curricular activities in the University’s budget.

Addressing the opening ceremony, GCU Sports Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq (SI) said that the importance given to sports by the developed countries is no less than education. “The GCU leadership has provided full encouragement and conducive environment for the sports activities right from the beginning,” he added. He appreciated the participation of students in Annual Sports and congratulated the position holder sportsmen of the competitions held at the opening ceremony.  

The first day of the annual sports event was marked by 800 meters race which was won by Geography Department student M. Wasim Sajid by covering the distance in 2:05:78 seconds. Sadique Akbar came victorious in 3000 metres race. In 200 Meters Race, Tariq Mehmood, a student of Intermediate, secured the first position with his impressive timing of 22:00 seconds. Long Jump event was won by Adnan Jahangir. Saad Ali Hassan of Urdu Department bagged the Gold Medal in shot put as the distance was measured up to 9.70 metres. Department of Urdu Department student Moshin Naveed brought victory to his department in 110 M Hurdle race. Student of Urdu Department Qasim Ali won the high jump event, whereas Altaf Hussain of Computers Science Department threw Javelin to 44.40 metres to secure the top spot. 4x100 meters relay race which was won by the Intermediate students.

Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. M. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Izaz-i-Kamal Vice Chancellor GCUL give away Medals to winners at the 112th Annual Sports Of The GCU Lahore

Adnan Jahangir an Intermediate student set a new record in Triple Jump on the second day of the GCU 112th Annual Sports that ended with the participation of 600 students and teachers in 22 various track and field events. Adnan jumped to 13.75 metres to pass his previous best of 13.64 metres that was set last year. Earlier, the record was kept by Farooq Hamid since 1963.

Muhammad Saddique Akbar of Urdu Department won the 5000 metres race by putting his endurance to test; finishing the race in 17:18:88 seconds. Sadiq Akbar also won the 1500 Meters race by covering the distance in 4:31:00 seconds. However, in 100 metres final, Muhammad Qasim reached the finishing line in 11:16 seconds which earned him a Gold Medal. This year too, Adnan Aslam hailing from Urdu Department won the Pole Vault. Intermediate students won the 4x100 Meters Relay while Urdu Department stood second. History repeats itself, the saying proved true when Aleem ur Rehman of Geography Department was declared winner of Discus Throw in consecutive years whereas; Khursheed Ahmed from Political Science Department won the 400 Meters Hurdles Race. In Hammer Throw, Intermediate student Irfanullah bagged the first position. His throw covered the distance of 44.75 metres. Earlier, team Bio-Technology (girls) secured the first position in 4x100 metres relay race. The GCU Physics Department faculty members won the 4x100 metres staff relay race.

(18-02-2012)

GCU Annual Sports concludes: Urdu & Bio-Technology lift titles 

The Urdu Literati and Bio-Tech scientists lifted the prestigious general trophy at the closing ceremony of the 112th Annual Sports of the GC University Lahore chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman; Izaz-I-Kamal. Government College Lahore former Principal Abdul Majeed Awan and MNA Bilal Yasin were the chief guests of the ceremony that 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. (Meritorious) Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman; Izaz-I-Kamal, said that sports have a profound effect on the physical fitness and mental health of students, which ultimately enhances their capabilities and efficiency, besides it also teaches tolerance and create an environment of competition. He strongly dispelled the impression that sportsmen have nothing to do with education, saying that sportsmen are the true diplomats and their actions, statements and public behaviour cast huge effect on the image of their country. He said a well-educated and cultured sportsman can play a vital role in uplifting the image of his country at the international level. The Vice Chancellor said that promotion of sports ultimately curbs the inclination of youth towards negative activities and deter them from getting swept off their feet by retrogressive forces. “Rather than getting frustrated by the ominous trends of society, students should engage themselves in sports and raise the national emblem in all international sports events,” he added.  

Prof. Khaleeq said that GCU academic calendar is planned in way that participation in sports does not affect the studies of the students. 

Students take part in Gymkhana Events at the 112th Annual Sports of the GCU Lahore

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.

(20-02-2012)

GCU 112^th Annual Sports

GCU 112^th Annual Sports are going to be held at Punjab University Old Campus Cricket Stadium at 9.00a.m. on 17^th and 18^th February 2012. Gymkhana Events and prize distribution functions will be held on 19^th February 2012 at 01:00 p.m. in Oval Ground.

(06-02-2012)