The GC University Lahore 7th Inter-Departmental Staff Cricket Tournament on Monday began at the university’s Cricket Ground. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi inaugurated the tournament by participating in the opening match.

As many as 17 teams including of librarians, engineering cell, security guards, drivers and purchase cell are participating in the week-long cricket tournament.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Zaidi said that sports must be promoted among the people of all age groups. He said that the most unique aspect of this GCU cricket tournament was that it ended discrimination among officers and lower cadre staff, and improved coordination and interaction among the staff members of different departments.