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GCU 112th Annual Sports
GCU 112th
Annual Sports are going to be held at Punjab University Old Campus Cricket
Stadium at 9.00a.m. on 17th and 18th February 2012.
Gymkhana Events and prize distribution functions will be held on 19th
February 2012 at 01:00 p.m. in Oval Ground.
(06-02-2012)
Samiullah wins Mr. GCU title
2011-12
Samiullah, a student
of BSc (Hons) Statistics, has won the prestigious title of “Mr. GCU
2011-12” organized by the GCU Sports Board. Samiullah flexed his
rippling muscles to win the title in the finals of the competition
adjudicated by Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation General Secretary Sheikh
Farooq Iqbal, Mr Imran Qureshi and Mian Naseer Ahmed adjudicated the
competition. The Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad
Khaleeq-ur-Rehman Izaz-I-Kamal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest,
while Chairman Sports Board Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) along with other
academic and administrative heads was also present.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman gives away the title of Mr. GCU to
Shamiullah at the Bodybuilding Championship 2011-12
Samiullah bagged the
top position in the category of musclemen with over 75+kg of weight.
Then, he took part in the finals and won the title of Mr GCU Lahore
2010-11. Talha Fahad, a student of Intermediate, managed to beat tough
competitors in the 65Kg category. Umar Ali (Department of Political
Science Department) got second place in 70Kg category, while Waseem
Afzal (Electrical Engineering Department bagged the top position in the
75kg category.
Addressing the
ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad
Khaleeq-ur-Rehman appreciated the hard work of the participants and
praised their efforts they put in the game of bodybuilding. He said that
devotion, dedication and honesty are the basis of success. He promised
to extend every support, moral and financial, to the students of GCU and
assured his endless concern for the promotion of sports in the
University. GCU Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan also spoke on the
occasion.
Later, the Vice
Chancellor along with Chairman Sports Board and GCU Director Sports
awarded the trophies to the winners of each category and presented
souvenirs to former champions of Mr. GCU title and to the adjudicators.
(27-12-2011)
GCU VICE CHANCELLOR CALLS TO
PROMOTE SPORTS
GC University Lahore
Directorate of Sports organized Gymnastic Sports Summer Camp Directorate of
Sports to impart professional training to sportsmen free-of-cost Sports. GCU
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ul-Rahman was the chief guest of
occasion. GCU Chairman Sports Board Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq, Director Sports
Khadim Ali Khan and the Registrar Prof. Anjum Nisar were also present on the
occasion.
Prof.
Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rehman Vice Chancellor GCU
poses
for group photograph with young sportsmen during his
visit to
the Gymnastic Sports Summer Camp at the GCU Gymnasium
Talking to sportsmen, the
Vice Chancellor expressed 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. Prof. Dr. Khaleeq 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
behavior 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. Prof. Khaleeq called upon
the sportsmen to give proper time to their studies also, saying that quality
education is as important for sportsmen as for anybody else. The Vice
Chancellor said that promotion of sports will ultimately curb 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.
Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan told the Vice Chancellor that the university
is holding the Sports Summer Camps first time in its 148-year history. “The
sports camps are being held for ten different games including Athletics,
Cricket, Basketball, Football, Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis and
Gymnastic,” he added.
(01-08-2011)
GCU FOOTBALL TEAM WINS
INDEPENDENCE CUP
GC University Lahore football team won the Independence Cup
organized by the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore
in connection with the 64th independence celebrations of
Pakistan. As
many as 16 teams participated in the competition including the
University of the Punjab; Lahore,
University of
Management and Technology (UMT), Forman Christian (FC) University
and Lahore School of Economics (LSE). The GCU football team beat the noted
Usmani Club by 2-0 in the finals.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman
congratulated the university football team on winning the championship.
(01-08-2011)
HEC Intervarsity Rovering
Championship
The
Rovers of GC University Lahore participated in the HEC intervarsity Rovering
Championship which was held at Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Rawla Kot
Campus from July 04, to 07, 2011. Karachi University, COMSATS University
Abbotabad, Superior University Lahore, GC University Lahore, Agriculture
University Faisalabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Rawla Kot, King
Edward Medical College University Lahore and MUST participated in the event.
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GCU Rovers in First Aid HEC Revering Competition
Rawla Kot |
Group photo with Director Sports and Camp Leader AJ&K
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There were total nine events in the competition like; Camp inspection, Camp
Craft, Hiking, Tracking, First Aid, Scouting Quiz, Pioneering Projects,
Cooking and Camp Fire. Muhammad Fahad Iftikhar, Fahad raza Gul, Hafiz
Ghazanfar Wattoo, Ateeq-ur-Rehman, Awais Bhatti, Ali Raza, Muhammad Arslan,
Muhammad Anwaar, Muhammad Rehman and Muhammad Zeeshan were the member of
Iqbal Patrol. Iqbal Patrol from GCU Lahore did work hard during whole
competition and got 2nd position among the eight universities.
Handmade “Loota Stand” and very special skit named; “Jaali Peer” was highly
appreciated by the participant universities and judges also. Visit to
“Banjoosa Lake” was organized by the host university’s management and that
was enjoyed very much by all the participating rovers. At the end Vice
chancellor of Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman
awarded the shields and cash prizes to position holder universities.
(21-07-2011)
GCU LAHORE honors its 76 sportsmen with cash prizes and titles
The GC University
Lahore honored its 76 best sportsmen with shields, cash prizes and titles
like ‘Iron Man’, ‘Mr Super Fit’, ‘Man of Mountains’, ‘Mr Muscular’,
‘Cheeta’ and ‘The Wall’ for their outstanding performances in national and
international competitions during the sports calendar of 2010-2011. The GCU
Sports Board organized a special ceremony to acknowledge the talent of these
sportsmen. Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq (S.I) Vice Chancellor and Chairman Sports
Board GCU was the chief guest at the ceremony attended by a large number of
Old Ravians sports legends including former test cricketer Shafqat Rana,
Pakistan Hockey Team coach Kh. Junaid and presidents of various sports
associations.
GCU sportsman Wahab
Irfan Butt defended his record in Lahore Board Weightlifting and represented
Pakistan in Junior Asian Games World Olympics by securing two Bronze Medals
in the South Asian Qualifying Round. Besides that, he also secured Gold
Medal in the National Weightlifting Championship. Faraz Hafeez won Gold
Medal in the National Rowing Championship along with Kashif Ali Bhatti.
Hafiz Irfan, the badminton maestro won the Chief Minister Inter-collegiate
Badminton Championship and National Juniors Badminton Championship and
retained the title of Junior National Champion consecutively for the third
year.
Khawaja Ammar won the
silver medal in Inter-University Body Building Championship 2011. He also
won the Silver Medal in the National Senior Bodybuilding Championship in the
year 2010. Altaf Hussain Shah bagged the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw at
the Inter-Universities Athletics Championship. “Mr. Flexible”, Khalil Mir,
student of Intermediate guided GCU to the victory stand with his flexibility
and agility as he was declared the Best Gymnast of Lahore Board Gymnastics
Championship 2011 whereas, GCU was declared the Champion. Story remained the
same in HEC Gymnastics Championship as Hafiz Muhammad Ali played the role of
Best Gymnast of HEC in Inter-University Gymnastics Championship. Adnan Aslam
was declared the Best Mountaineer in the Inter-University Mountaineer
Championship and attained the title of “Man of Mountains”. Aqib Hanif and
Saqib Yousaf lifted the winner trophy in the Inter-University Squash
Championship.
GCU sportsmen and old Ravians with the Vice Chancellor
Khursheed Khan;
another talented sportsmen received his cash award for being the Best
Athlete of GCU 111th Annual Sports. Muhammad Aoun, declared the fastest man
of Lahore Board and Punjab Games 2010 and brought laurel to his alma mater.
Man of endurance, Sadam Sajid, won Gold Medal in HEC Weightlifting
Championship. Zeeshan Akram was declared the 2nd Best Athlete of GCU 111th
Annual Sports. Husnain Ali proved as the Michael Phelps of GCU as he won 4
Gold and 4 silver medals in Lahore Board and National Swimming Championship
altogether. GCU Athlete, Adnan Jahangir broke 67 years old record of GCU
Annual Sports in Triple Jump event. Saad Ali Hassan was honored for his
overall participation in almost all the games. He won silver medals both in
rowing and weightlifting besides giving satisfactory performances in
volleyball, judo, wrestling and handball. GCU Muscleman, Mustaqeem Butt
owing to his strength broke HEC record in Weightlifting by lifting the total
weight of 310 kgs in the championship. Courtesy his performance in HEC
Weightlifting event, Mustaqeem Butt is selected to represent Pakistan in
international weightlifting championships.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr.
Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) said
that the GCU always provided full encouragement to its sportsmen. He
congratulated the sportsmen on their achievements, saying sports are
considered an integral part of physical fitness and mental training. These
activities have a profound effect on the physical fitness and mental health
of the students, which has ultimately enhanced their capabilities and
efficiency. He also prayed for the bright future of these students
GCU Director Sports
Prof. Khadim Ali Khan in his welcoming address said that sports have become
very expensive as well as very desirable. He called on the industrialists
and well-off Old Ravians to come forward and support the country’s
outstanding talent. He said that the prices of professional equipment of
sports are soaring day-by-day and sometimes very talented sportsmen remain
behind because they cannot afford to buy the required equipment.
(27-05-2011)
GCU TO hold Sports Summer Camp
Directorate of Sports
GCU Lahore is holding three-month Sports Summer Camp for professional
training of sportsmen from across the country. It was Friday revealed at the
meeting of the GCU Sports Board chaired by the Director Sports Khadim Ali
Khan. The meeting reviewed and finalized all the arrangements for the Summer
Camp.
The GCU Director
Sports said that the university is holding sports summer camp in first in
its 148-year history. The sports camps will held for as many as ten
different games including Athletics, Cricket, Basketball, Football,
Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis and Gymnastic. Three month long
sports summer camp, commencing from June 01, 2011, will provide platform for
passionate individuals who want to become stars in the world of sports. The
camps would be held early morning or in evening. The GCU Directorate of
Sports is also holding Gym Tanning Camp for the fitness and reduction of
weight for the over-weight individuals.
(20-05-2011)
PAKISTAN NEEDS EDUCATED SPORTSMEN TO UPLIFT IMAGE
ABROAD’: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU
Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq
(SI) Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore has said that Pakistan needs well
educated sportsmen to uplift her image aboard. “Sportsmen are true
ambassadors of a country and their actions, statements and public behavior
cast huge affect on the image of a country,” said the vice chancellor while
addressing a delegation of the University sportsmen led by Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan.
The Vice Chancellor GCU
dispelled the impression that sports is wastage of time, says it makes a
person mentally and physically strong. He said sports teaches also tolerance
and encourages the spirit of competitiveness. He called upon the sportsmen
to give proper time to their studies also, saying that quality education is
as important for sportsmen as for anybody else.
The
university will continue to offer seats on sports basis to encourage the
best sportsmen. However, he said, GCU sports merit is as high as its
academic merit. He further said GCU has kept on healthy tradition of
excellence in the field of sports and takes pride in maintaining high
standard in every field of sports activities. “GCU always plays for the glory
of sports and has the privilege to participate in all games organized by
Lahore Board, HEC Sports Competition with distinction,” he added.
The Vice Chancellor said
that
the University
Sports Department
has
teamed up with legend Old Ravians
including
Munir
Dar, Javed Zaman Khan, Imtiaz Ahmed and Naqi Mohsin
to
compile its glorious 146-year sports history.
He said that they are also looking for
Indian
Old Ravians, who have participated in the subcontinent games before partition.
(03-05-2011)
Friendly Handball Match between Afghanistan
and GCU
The Sports Department GC University Lahore hosted a
friendly Handball Match between the GCU and Afghanistan at the University’s
Oval Ground under the patronage of Pakistan Handball Federation. Afghanistan
won the match with a meager margin of just one goal. The score at the final
whistle remained 29-28; in the favor of team Afghanistan. GCU Vice
Chancellor, Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) graced the match with his presence as the
Chief Guest. Tajikistan Handball Team and Haji M. Shafique, Secretary
Pakistan Handball Federation also witnessed the match.
Addressing the prize distribution, GCU VC Prof. Ikram ul
Haq said that sportsmen are the true diplomats of their country and such
friendly matches are important to promote peace and harmony in the country.
“Sports always create bridge between two countries,” he added. Talking to
GCU students, the vice chancellor said that sportsmanship and fair play are
important, not winning. GCU Director Sports said from GCU Lahore Aurangzeb,
Raza, Ijaz, Zahid and Umer Hayat showed some wonderful skills.
Later, GCU Vice Chancellor gave away shields and souvenirs
to the team players and officials.
(21-04-2011)
GCU LAHORE HOSTS HEC
CASH AWARD CEREMONY: VICE CHANCELLOR DISTRIBUTES
prizes of Rs 1.1m to 73
sportsmen
The Government College University Lahore has hosted the 5th
Higher Education
Commission Cash Prize Ceremony to recognize the efforts of as
many 73 talented sportsmen who performed exceptionally well at the
National Games.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq (SI) was the chief guest at the
ceremony which was widely attended by the coaches and faculty members of
various universities and colleges. Later, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Ikramul
Haq gave away cash prizes worth more than 1.1 million to the 73 sportsmen as
well as their coaches.
Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq (Sl) Vice Chancellor GCU gives away
cash prizes to sportsmen
at the 5th Higher Education Commission Cash Prize Ceremony
Addressing
the sportsmen, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq said sports are
not wastage of time, rather these make a person better human being. He said
sports teach tolerance and encourages the spirit of competitiveness. He
said that
GC
University Lahore is
as good in sports as in academics. The University offers seats on sports
basis every year to encourage the best sportsmen. However, he said that the
GCU sports merit is as high as its academic merit.
He advised
the sportsmen to never compromise on the standards of sportsmanship.
“Sportsmanship is more important than winning an event”, Dr Ikram ul Haq
said. The Vice Chancellor also acknowledged the contribution of HEC for the
promotion of sports in the country.
HEC Director
Sports Mr. Ahmad Yahya Khan
lauded the efforts of sportsmen who represented HEC at National Games and
brought laurels for their institutions as well as for HEC. He expressed hope
that HEC sportsman will continue to put their best to achieve even better
results in the years to come.
GCU Director Sports also congratulated the GCU students,
Hafiz Safdar, Kashif Ali Bhatti and Faraz Hafeez, who were awarded with cash
prizes for performing exceptionally well in the national games.
(20-04-2011)
Ravians have been trailblazers in
Pakistani Sport: Punjab Education Minister ADDRESSES THE 111th
Sports CEREMONY
Punjab Education Minister and Old Ravian Main Mujtaba
Shujaur Rehman urged the students to participate more in sports activities
as they enhance positivity amongst them. He was speaking as a chief guest of
the annual Gymkhana events at the oval ground of the GCU. Laying an emphasis
on the importance of sports, the chief guest expressed that sports give new
dimensions to the human mind and open new avenues and horizons to think.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-u-Haq (S.I) said sports
make a person better, adding that it touches tolerance and encourages the
spirit of competitiveness. He advised the University students to never
compromise on the standards of sportsmanship. “Sportsmanship is more
important than winning and event”, Dr Ikram ul Haq said. He appreciated the
participation of students in Annual Sports and congratulated the winner
sportsmen of the competitions.
Khadim Ali Khan Director Sports GCU presented the annual
performance report of the GCU sports during the year. He said GCU Urdu
Department got second position among boys with 1232 points while economics
remained third among 26 GCU departments participating in the annual sports
of the University.
The Political Science Department has lifted the prestigious
general trophy at the closing ceremony of the 111th Annual Sports of the
Government College University Lahore. GCU Biotechnology Department stood
first among girls. The feminine competition of Chatti Race, won by History
Department student Sadaf Aslam, and tug of war between elderly Old Ravians
and GCU sports board senior officials remained the most enthralling events
of the GCU Annual Sports Day. Zeeshan Akram won the most difficult
competition of the day, the obstacle race. Khusboo Khalid Butt won the
Musical Chairs. Humayuon Rasheed, an old Ravian, won the Handicap Race. A
group of intermediate students topped the four legged race. The oval ground
resounded with whistles, shrikes and shouts during the Gymnastics Display,
and race of GCU staff members won by Persian Department Chairperson Dr.
Iqbal Saqib. Khursheed Ahmed from the Political Science Department bagged
the title of the Best GCU Athlete 2011 with three gold medals. Muhammad
Zeeshan of the Geography Department was declared the second best Athlete.
(21-03-2011)
GCU sports gala on 20th
March 2012
The Gymkhana sports
event of the GC University Lahore is going to be held on Sunday, March 20,
2011 at the university’s historical Oval Ground at 3:00 pm. The sports gala
features vibrant and thrilling Gymkhana events including Ministerial Staff
Race, Naib Qasid Race, Boy’s Four Legged Race, Cricket Ball Throw (girls),
Pillow Fighting, Staff Children Race, Wheel Barrow Race, 60 Meters Race (Old
Ravians above 35 years), Stilt Race, Sack Race, Gymnastic Display, Obstacle
Race, Gymnastics Display, Musical Chair (Ladies), Staff Members Handicap
Race, Male Staff Race, Female Staff Race and Old Ravians Handicap Race. The
Chatti Race among girls and Tug of War between Old Ravians and GCU Sports
Board are likely to be the most thrilling events of the sports gala. The
gala would be followed the prize distribution ceremony of the winners of GCU
110th Annual Sports, 2011
(17-03-2011)
GCU wins COMSATS Mountaineering
championship
The GCU
Lahore won the All Pakistan Inter-University Mountaineering Championship
organised by the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad.
Athletes from a large number of educational institutions of the country
participated in the competition held under the auspices of Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan. The hosting educational institution, COMSATS,
secured the second position while Islamia University, Bhawalpur was declared
third in the championship.
The Director
Sports GCU congratulated Muhammad Abdullah, Adnan Aslam, Usman Hameed,
Salman Aslam and Hafiz Sufian on their extraordinary performance at the
mountaineering championship.
(04-03-2011)
GCU LIFT HEC INTER-VARSITY badminton TITLE
The GCU Lahore has won
the All Pakistan Inter-University Badminton Championship 2011 organised by
the Higher Education Commission. The GCU team beat Superior University in
the final match by 3-1. The event was organised at Bannu University organized
by HEC in which as many as 70 universities took part.
(17-02-2011)
GCU’s 111th Annual Sports: Adnan breaks
47-year record
The inaugural ceremony of the 111th Annual Sports Day of
the GC University Lahore kicked off at the university ground on Friday. In
his message on the annual sports day, GCU Vice Chancellor, Professor Khalid
Aftab, said sports make a person a better human being, adding that it
teaches tolerance and encourages the spirit of competitiveness. He advised
the university students never to compromise on the standards of
sportsmanship. “Sportsmanship is more important than winning an event,” Dr
Aftab added. He appreciated the participation of students in the annual
sports day and congratulated those sportsmen who bagged top positions in the
competitions held at the opening ceremony.
The ceremony began with a grand march past which was
attended by hundreds of students, university faculty members and old Ravians.
As many as 30 university departments and institutes took part in the
Commendable March Past. However, GCU Botany Department bagged the
prestigious trophy of Best March Past Contingent while GCU Department of
Political Sciences stood second. The Department of English, owing to their
discipline and uniformity, adjudicated third. The GCU athletes, lead by GCU
110th Annual Sports record-holder (Javelin Throw) Altaf Hussain, 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. GCU Musicians hailing from Nazir Ahmed Music Society (NAMS) this year
presented a new anthem for 111th GCU Athletics Meet.
An ermediate student Adnan Jahangir has broken the 47 year
old record in Triple Jump on the second day of the GCU 111th Annual Sports.
Adnan jumped to 13.64 metres to set the new record of GCU Sports. However,
the previous best of 13.35 metres was set by Farooq Hamid in the year 1963.
The second day of GCU 111th annual sports ended with the participation of 427
students and teachers in 22 various track and field events. Muhammad Zeeshan
of Geography Department won the 5000 Meters Race by covering the distance in
17:21.13 seconds. Muhammad Zeeshan also won the 1500 Meters race by covering
the distance in 4:35:53 seconds. However, in 100 metres final, M. Aoun
reached the finishing line in 11:30 seconds which earned him a Gold Medal.
Adnan Aslam won the Pole Vault. Engineering Department won the 4x100 Meters
Relay for the staff members while Zoology Department stood second. Aleem ur
Rehman of Geography Department was declared winner of Discus Throw whereas,
Khursheed Ahmed from Political Science Department won the 400 Meters
Hurdles. In Hammer Throw, Intermediate student Irfanullah bagged the first
position. Earlier, Bio-Technology Department girls secured the first
position in 4x100 metres relay race for girls.
GCU Director Sports
Prof. Khadim Ali Khan encouraged the participants of GCU 111th
Annual Athletics Meet and hoped to see more sports activities coming in
their way. He wished to provide healthier environment to GCU students by
planning more sports activities in this year.
(14-02-2011)
Old Ravians WIN
in ANNUAL Festival Cricket Match
The Old Ravians XI Friday beat the Vice Chancellor XI by 58
runs at the festival annual cricket match at Oval Ground. The Old Ravians XI
scored 171 runs in 15 Overs under the captaincy of former text cricketer
Saleem Malik. Old Ravians decided to bat first after winning the toss.
Batting maestro, distinguished Old Ravian Saleem Malik scored quick firing
88 runs on just 42 balls. Bilal Ahmed who supported Salim Malik with his 47
runs fine knock.
Chasing a challenging total of 171 runs, Vice Chancellor XI
could not face the heat and surrendered after scoring 113 runs in 14 overs.
Azhar Iftikhar, Yousaf Bashir and Khadim Ali Khan showed some resistance and
played fine innings on 42, 27 and 21 runs to the score.
Addressing the prize distribution ceremony, the Chief
Guest, former test cricketer Mr. Sultan Mehmud, 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
added.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab congratulated
the Old Ravians on wining the annual festival match for the consecutive
third year.
Later, the GCU Vice Chancellor 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.
(31-01-2011)
GCU wins HEC inter-university squash championship
The GC University Lahore Tuesday triumphed in the All
Pakistan Inter-University Squash Championship 2010-11, held at Mehran
University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro under the auspices of
Higher Education Commission. As many as eight teams from all over the
country qualified for the final round of the championship. GCU outclassed a
team of Punjab University in the finals by 2-0. Aqib Hanif of GCU defeated
Adnan of PU in a persuasive fashion in the first game of the match by 3-0.
In second game, Saqib Yousaf of GCU beat Haroon of PU by 3-0. Earlier, in
the semi final, the GCU squash players outclassed Superior University by
2-0. It is pertinent to mention here that GCU has not lost even a single
game in the finals and semi-finals which shows the skills, fitness and
talent of GCU Squash Players.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has
congratulated the university squash team on winning the championship.
(22-12-2010)
GCU wins BISE gymnastic championship
GCU Lahore has won the Lahore Board Inter-Collegiate
Gymnastic Championship 2010 held at the GCU Sports Hall under the patronage
of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore.
GCUL student performs at the
Lahore Board
Inter-Collegiate Gymnastic
Championship 2010.
GCU student Khalil Mir was declared the Best Gymnast of the
Championship for his splendid display of balance and flexibility.
(30-11-2010)
GCU muscleman
set three records in weightlifting
GC University Lahore
muscleman set three new national records in the Inter-Universities
Weightlifting Championship held under the auspicious of the Higher Education
Commission. Musateem Butt of GCU broke the record of Imran Dar of the
University of Central Punjab and set a new record in Snatch of 135 kilogram.
Musateem Butt also made a new record in Clean and Jerk of 170 kilogram. The
pervious record in this category was of 155 kilogram. The GCU student also
set record in Total by lifting the 310Kg weight. Waseem Sajjad of GCU also
won the gold medal in this category.
(15-11-2010)
Ansar wins Mr GCU title 2010-11
The GC University Lahore amateur musclemen competed for the
title of Mr GCU Lahore 2010-11. Ansar Abbas, a student of BA (Hons) History,
won the title of Mr GCU Lahore 2010-11. Sheikh Farooq Iqbal, General
Secretary Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation, Imran Qureshi, Khalid Ali and
Arshad Malik adjudicated the competition. former Mr. Asia Mushtaq Butt was
the Guest of Honour on this occasion.
 
Ansar Abbas first bagged the top position in the category
of musclemen with over 75+kg of weight. Muhammad Waqas managed to beat tough
competitors in the 65Kg category. Umair Ali was significant secured second
place in 70Kg category. Bilal Butt bagged the top position in the 75kg
category.
Addressing the ceremony, GCU Director Sports Khadim Ali
Khan said that health is wealth.” Those who understood its importance try to
keep themselves fit. Sports inculcate good qualities in students and create
an environment of healthy competition.
GCU Sports Board Chairman Dr Ikramul Haq and former
chairman GC Sports Board Prof. Ahmad Hussain gave away the prizes to the
winners.
(10-11-2010)
GCU wins Inter-Collegiate Football, Badminton championships
The GC
University Lahore won the Inter-Collegiate Football and Badminton
Championships 2010 held under the auspices of Punjab Olympics. The GCU
footballers beat Punjab College of Commerce in the hard-fought finals in
which score remained level. Even, massive attempts by both the teams in
extra time fail to bring any results. Both the teams also failed to goal on
penalty kicks. However, the match was later decided in favor of GCU in the
penalty kicks mode of Sudden Death.
(08-11-2010)
GCU wins
Best Contingent Trophy
The GC University
Lahore has won the Best Contingent Trophy at the opening ceremony of All
Punjab Inter Collegiate Games held under the auspices of Punjab Olympics.
The contingent led by GCU Director Sports Prof. Khadim Ali Khan outshined
the contingents of 32 colleges across Punjab and secured the top position.
As many as 150 sportsmen of the university were the part of the contingent.
It is worth remembering that GCU was declared the Best Contingent in 2009-10
games also.
(03-11-2010)
GCU wins
5 medals in Punjab Games 2010 weightlifting
The GCU Lahore musclemen have won one gold and four silver
medals in the weightlifting competition in Punjab Games 2010. GCU student
Alamghir out-muscled his rivals and won a gold medal in 105Kg Category.
Asaduallah secured silver medal in 105+Kg Category. Muhammad Aslam was
declared third in 94Kg category. Shahzeeb Khan and Muhammad Waqas bagged
sliver medals in 70Kg and 55Kg categories respectively.
(03-11-2010)
GCU STUDENT WINS PUNJAB OLYMPIA BODYBUILDING COMPETITION 2010
Khawaja
Ammar has out-muscled the bodybuilders from across the Punjab and won the
Gold Medal at the Mr. Punjab Olympia Bodybuilding Competition 2010. Khawaja
Ammar flexed his rippling muscles and beat his tough competitors from the
districts of Gujranwala, Sailkot and Rawalpindi in the finals of the 80-kg
weight category and won the gold medal. He is also Mr Pakistan Universities
2009-10.
(27-10-2010)
Aisam visits his alma mater GCU, Lahore
Aisamul Haq
Qureshi Pakistan’s tennis ace and former student of Government College
University Lahore, visited his alma mater, where the university’s Sports
Board hosted a reception in the honour of US Open finalist. GCU Vice
Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab headed the ceremony which was attended by
a large number of Old Ravians, GCU faculty members and the parents and
friends of Aisam-ul-Haq.
Addressing
the reception, Aisam-ul-Haq 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.
He also
remembered that he had attended a very few classes at the Government College
University, Lahore as he had always been busy in training at the university
tennis court or playing tournaments for his alma mater and Pakistan. 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 told the Vice Chancellor that his father is also an Old Ravian.
Aisam ul Haq receives a souvenir from the Vice Chancellor,
Chairman and Secretary Sports Board GCU are also seen
GCU Vice
Chancellor Prof Dr. Khalid Aftab, while speaking on the ceremony, said that
even when Aisam was at GC, he was hardly here. “He was always on Duty Leave
for training or for sports. Perhaps, Aisam was sanctioned the maximum number
of duty leaves by me among all the sportsmen in my tenure of office,” he
added. “I was somewhat concerned about this future in those days and
discussed his case with his coaches and teachers but they always belied my
concerns by saying that “he is a star in the making” —. And now he is a big
star and we are all very proud of him,” the vice chancellor said. Prof Aftab
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.
The vice chancellor also said that the university is compiling its 146-year
sports history in which Aisam ul Haq’s name will prominently appear.
(28-09-2010)
SPORTS ARE NOT WASTAGE OF TIME: GCU
VC
Sports are
not wastage of time. It enhances the physical and mental abilities and
efficiency of students, said GC University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Khalid
Aftab while addressing the prize distribution ceremony of GCU
Inter-departmental Games 2009-10. The ceremony was largely attended by the
chairpersons of various academic departments and students.
The History
Department successfully defended their trophy with its tremendous
performance in sports events and once again declared first whereas
Department of Urdu remained Runners-Up in boys’ event. It was encouraging to
see the equal yet enthusiastic participation of girls in inter-departmental
games. In girls, Computer Science department bagged first position whereas
Bio-Technology after neck to neck competition remained the Runners-Up.
Addressing
the ceremony the Vice Chancellor said that inter-departmental games were
organised so that all students and teachers could mark their active
participation in games.
He said that
the university is as good in sports as in academics. However, he believed in
fair play and true spirit of sportsmanship. “Sports make a person better and
teach tolerance,” he added.
The Vice
Chancellor said that the university offers seats on sports basis every year
to encourage the best sportsmen. However, he also said that the GCU sports
merit is as high as its academic merit.
GCU Director
Sports announced that 3rd Inter-Departmental Games will commence
from September 2010 and called upon the students as well as faculty members
to prepare themselves for the event.
(24-06-2010)
GCU HONORS ITS 51 SPORTSMEN
The GC University Lahore
honored its 51 best sportsmen with shields, cash prizes and titles like ‘Mr
Super Fit’, ‘Man of Mountains’, ‘Mr Muscular’, ‘Cheeta’ and ‘The Wall’ for
their outstanding performances in national and international competitions
during the sports calendar of 2009-2010. The GCU Sports Board organized a
special ceremony on the directions of the vice chancellor to acknowledge the
talent of these sportsmen. Dean of Sciences and Technology Prof. Dr Ikramul
Haq chaired the ceremony. A large number of Old Ravians sports legends
attended the ceremony.
Wahab Irfan Butt set nine
new records and won the Gold Medal in the Inter-Collegiate Weightlifting
Championship. He has also qualified for the World Olympics by securing two
Bronze Medals in the South Asian Qualifying Round. Besides it, he also
secured Gold Medal in the National Weightlifting Championship. Imran Khan
bagged two Gold Medals in the National Rowing Championship. Hafiz Irfan won
the Chief Minister Inter-collegiate Badminton Championship and National
Juniors Badminton Championship.
Khawaja Ammar won the
title of ‘Mr Pakistan Universities 2010’. He also won the Silver Medal in
the National Senior Bodybuilding Championship. Waqas Malik represented
Pakistan in five international tennis championships including Fergana Cup,
and 25th Damascus International Junior Tennis Championship. Altaf Hussain
Shah bagged the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw at the Inter-Universities
Athletics Championship. Hafiz M. Safdar, titled the Usain Bolt of GCU, was
declared the fastest man of the Pakistan Universities. He received Gold
Medal in the 200m event in the Inter-University Athletics Championship 2010.
Usman Hameed was declared the Best Mountaineer in the Inter-University
Mountaineer Championship. Irfan Zaman scored double century and helped GCU
in piling up the highest score of any team in the Inter-Collegiate Cricket
Championship with his fine knock of 228 runs. He has also played Lahore
region U-19 cricket. Aqib Hanif was declared runner-up in the
Inter-University Squash Championship. Ghazanfar was declared the Best Goal
Keeper in Lahore Board for the year 2010. However, Adnan Nawaz titled the
Best Footballer in Lahore Board for the session 2010.
Olympian
Munir Dar gives away trophy to a GCU sportsman,
While
Dr. Ikam-ul-Haq and Director Sports
GCU
isalso seen in the picture
Muhammad Umer Farooq
secured second position in the Inter-University Rifle Shooting Championship.
Khalil Mir was declared the Best Gymnast in the Punjab Games. Saad Ali
Hassan was honored for his overall participation in almost all the games. He
won silver medals both in rowing and weightlifting besides giving
satisfactory performances in volleyball, judo, wrestling and handball. Waqas
Zulfiqar won the Bronze Medal in the National Boxing Championship. GCU pace
bowler Asfand Meharn picked up 15 wickets in the Lahore Board Cricket
Tournament and his excellent bowling spells helped GCU lift the Champions
Trophy in the Lahore. Azhar Abbas received the Gold Medal in the Lahore
Board Inter-collegiate Athletics Championship.
In his message on the
auspicious occasion, GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Khalid Aftab
congratulated the sportsmen on their achievements, saying sports are
considered an integral part of physical fitness and mental training. These
activities have a profound effect on the physical fitness and mental health
of the students, which has ultimately enhanced their capabilities and
efficiency. He also prayed for the bright future of these students
The Sports Board GCU
especially acknowledged the efforts of its hockey players who brought the
trophy of the Inter-University Hockey Championship to the University.
(21-06-2010)
Sports
Department GCU Lahore to compile its history
The GC
University Lahore has teamed up with legend Old Ravians to compile its
glorious 146-year sports history. The decision to bring on record the
services of GCU sports legends was taken at a meeting of GCU officials with
former Olympians and gold medallists including Munir Dar, Javed Zaman Khan,
Imtiaz Ahmed and Naqi Mohsin. Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab vice chancellor chaired
the meeting. The meeting decided that the Indian Old Ravians, who have
participated in subcontinent games before 1947, would also be taken on board
for the crucial task.
Prof. Khalid
Aftab said that the GCU always provided full encouragement to sports right
from the beginning. “Our sports history can be traced from the 1931-32
session when GC became the overall champion and won the general trophy of
the Punjab University for the first time,” he said. He said that the
Government College Lahore won 12 times overall general trophy and secured
runners up positions four times from 1931 to 1947. After Independence, GC
also kept on its outstanding traditions in the field of sports and
maintained its excellence and edge over the rival institutions and won the
general all-round trophy 20 times and remained runner's up for 22 times from
1947-48 till 1988-89 in national games. He said that GCU still has a leading
position in sports, adding that Ravians have won the inter-universities
hockey and bodybuilding championships this year besides securing positions
in the other sports. The vice chancellor said that GCU is also giving
special scholarships to sportsmen for their encouragement.
Addressing
the meeting, former Olympian Munir Dar appreciating the efforts of GCU
Sports Board took full responsibility of complying the record of Old Ravians
hockey players who have represented sub-continent and later Pakistan after
independence since 1928 Hockey Olympics till date. He specially gave
reference of Late Jafar Shah who received Gold Medal in Hockey in 1932 and
1936. Former Captain Pakistan Cricket Team Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed while said that
list of GCU Roll of Honour in Sports awardees have been complied and it
would be extremely helpful to gather the required information. Ch. Muhammad
Yaqoob Chairman Chief Minister Task Force for Sports suggested that the role
of coaches and team managers should also be highlighted in the history. Dr.
Ijaz Ahmed, Najum Latif, Col(r) Saeed Ahmed Khan and Prof Ahmed Hussain also
attended the meeting.
Later, the
vice chancellor announced forming the committees and sub-committees of
various games for compiling the required data.
(17-06-2010)
GCU wins medal in Asian WEIGHLIFTING
championship
GC University Lahore has basked into glory as its
Intermediate student Irfan Butt had won two
bronze medals at the Asian under-seventeen Weightlifting Championship, held in
Uzbekistan. In the competition Uzbek weightlifter won gold and Chinese team
secured the silver medal. Irfan Butt won bronze medals both in Jerk and Snatch
category. He had also represented GCU in the Lahore Board Inter-Colligate
Weightlifting Championship where he set nine new records. He also won the gold
medal in National under-17 Weightlifting Championship.
GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab congratulated Irfan on
his achievement in the international event and wished him success in the future.
(24-04-2010)
GCU WINS INTER-UNIVERSITY
HOCKEY TITLE 2010
GC University (GCU) Lahore clinched the trophy
of the inter university hockey championship 2010 by defeating GCU Faisalabad 3-1
in Peshawar. About 60
teams took part in the Championship organized by the Higher Education
Commission. GCU Lahore made it to the finals by defeating Peshawar University by
3-2 in the first semi final.
Zeeshan Akram emerged as the top scorer hitting
eight goals in the tournament. Hikmatullah was declared man of the match in the
final. Khadim Ali Khan
Director Sports has said GCU won the tournament after four years.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab has also
expressed pleasure on the Victory.
(12-04-2010)
GCU 110th
sports ends with Colourful Gymkhana events.
The History
Department has lifted the prestigious general trophy at the closing ceremony of
the 110th Annual Sports of the Government College University Lahore. Pakistan
Olympics Association President Lt Gen (r) Arif Hassan was the Chief Guest at the
closing ceremony of the 110th annual sports marked by a large number of
colourful Gymkhana events at GCU Oval Ground. The department students bagged 12
Gold, 15 Silver and 5 Bronze medals in various inter departmental competitions
to won the title. Altaf Hussein of the Political Science Department declared the
Best GCU Athlete 2010 with three gold medals in Javelin Throw, Shot Put and
Discuss Throw. Muhammad Zeeshan of GCU Geography Department was declared the
Second Best Athlete. Urdu Department got second position while Economics
declared third among 26 academic departments of the University.
The feminine
competitions of Chatti Race and Musical Chairs, and Tug of War between elderly
Old Ravains and GCU Sports Board senior officials remained the most enthralling
events of the 110th Annual Sports Day. Kashif Faiz of Intermediate won the most
difficult competition of the day, the Obstacle Race. Nazam Muhammad, an old
Ravain, won the Stilt Race. Col (r) Khawaja Azhar stood first in Old Ravians
Handicap Race. Iran Akbar secured the first prize in the Cricket Ball Throw.
Maratab Ali won Naib Qasid Race while M Sharif came first in the Ministerial
Staff Race. A group of Geography Department students won the Four Legged Race.
The Oval Ground resound whistles, shrikes and shouts during the Pillow Fight and
60 Meters Race of Old Ravians won by Dr Mohsin.
(16-02-2010)
Second Day of GCU 110th annual sports ended with 22 events
The
second day of GCU 110th annual sports ended with the participation of
427 students and teachers in 22 various track and field events Muhammad Zeeshan
of Geography Department won the 5000 Meters Race by covering the distance in
18:29:06 seconds while Hafiz Tahir of FA (Part I) stood second with 18:36.10
seconds. Muhammad Zeeshan also won the 1500 Meters race by covering the distance
in 4:29:10 seconds. GCU Intermediate student Nasir Ali won the Pole Vault. Itsham Saeed and Noor Khurram won the 4x100 Meters Relay for the staff members.
Amir Ali Khan bagged the top slot in Triple Jump while Altaf Hussain stood
second. Waqas Naeem of Islamic Studies Department won the 400 Meters Hurdles.
(15-02-2010)
GCU 110th annual sports get under way
The 110th annual sports of the Government College University Lahore Friday
kicked off at an opening ceremony at Punjab Stadium. The ceremony began with a
grand march past was attended by hundreds of students, university faculty
members and old Ravians. U History Department bagged the prestigious trophy of
Best March Past Contingent while GCU Institute of Biotechnology stood second.
The GCU athletes also took oath that they will take part in annual games abiding
by the rules and in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory of sport and
the honour of their teams.
The sports event was marked by 800 meters race, 100 Meters Race, Long Jump Shot
Put, 100 Meter Hurdle, 100 Meters (Girls), High Jump, Javelin Throw, 200 Meters
(Heats) and 4x100 Relay for intermediate students. The main event of the day was
3000 meters race in which top eight GCU athletes took part. However, Zeeshan
Akram bagged the first position by covering the distance in 10:37:81 seconds.
Altaf Hussain of Political Science Department broke the previous GCU records in
Javelin Throw by covering the distance of 64.86 meters.
In his message on the annual sports, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab said
sports make a person better, adding that it teaches tolerance and encourages the
spirit of competitiveness. He advised the university students that they should
never compromise on the standards of sportsmanship. “Sportsmanship is more
important than wining an event, Dr Khalid Aftab said. He appreciated the
participation of students in annual sports and congratulated the winner
sportsmen of the competitions held at the opening ceremony.
(13-2-2010)
All Pakistan Intervarsity Volleyball Championship 2010:
GCU LAHORE beats PUNJAB UNIVERSITY in Zone D finals
The GC University Lahore volleyball team has beat Punjab
University Lahore by 3-2 after a close contest in the Zone D finals of the
All-Pakistan Inter-universities Volleyball Championship 2010. The GCU team
remained uneaten in all the eight matches and clinched the top slot in the Zone
D. Punjab University stood second among the eight teams of the zone. As many as
16 teams, two from each of eight zones across the country, have reached finals.
The GCU Lahore and Punjab University teams have qualified for the finals of
All-Pakistan Inter-universities Volleyball Championship 2010 to be held at the
Punjab University from February 24, 2010.
(11-02-2010)
Old Ravians beat Ravians at Annual festival cricket match
The Old Ravians squad beat the Ravians by 30 runs at the annual festival
cricket match at the Oval Ground. The Old Ravians scored 168 in 15 Overs at the
lost of just six wickets. Mujhaid scored 43 for Old Ravians. However, Ravians 11
was bowled out for just 138 runs.
Col (R) Rafi Naseem former Secretary Pakistan Cricket Control Board was the
Guest of Honour.
(01-02-2010)
GCU 110th Annual Sports
2010 at Punjab stadium
GCU 110th Annual
Sports 2010 are going to be held at Punjab Stadium at 9.30a.m. on 12th
and 13th February 2010, Gymkhana Events and prize distribution
functions will be held on 14th February, 2010 at 01:00 p.m. in Oval
Ground.
(26-01-2010)
GCU Lahore wins BADMINTON at Chief Minister
Punjab Sports CUP
The GC University, Lahore badminton team won the
Intercollegiate Badminton Contest at the Chief Minister Punjab Sports Cup. The
University’s badminton players defeated Punjab College of Commerce, Faisalabad
in the finals. GCU students Hafiz Irfan who is also the All Pakistan
Underninteen Badminton Chapion defeated a strong rival from Punjab College of
Commerce Faisalabad by 2-0 straight in the singles. In the doubles, Amir Butt
joined Hafiz Irfan and they smashed the PCC sportsmen once again by 2-0 and
bagged the title.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has
congratulated both the players on their achievement.
(07-01-2010)
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