LAHORE:Principal Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Prof. Dr. Jodat Saleem has said that Pakistan’s future is linked to its youth, adding that good health is essential for success and progress in every field and active participation in sports is vital for maintaining physical fitness.
He was addressing the closing and prize distribution ceremony of the annual Sports Week of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) here on Wednesday. Former PGMI/AMC Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal attended the ceremony as chief guest, while Vice Principal Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahid, professors, doctors and a large number of students were also present.
Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal said that regular participation in sports and extracurricular activities promoted discipline, endurance, self-confidence, leadership qualities and team spirit among young doctors. Such activities also helped students relieve academic and clinical stress, refine their abilities and develop through healthy competition.
He emphasised that medical students should actively participate in sports alongside their academic and research activities to become competent physicians capable of serving the nation and humanity.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahid said that students who demonstrated outstanding performance and discipline during the Sports Gala would carry the same spirit into their professional lives while serving suffering humanity. Congratulating the award winners, he said the medals and trophies would remain lasting reminders of their alma mater.
Speaking to the media, Prof. Dr. Jodat Saleem said that medical students had to work hard and remain focused on their studies to become competent doctors. Therefore, allocating time for sports and extracurricular activities was equally important to keep them physically fit, energetic and mentally alert.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, medals, shields and trophies were distributed among students who secured top positions in various sports competitions.