FATA Inter-School Sports Gala kicks off

Author: Ahmad Nabi

KHYBER AGENCY: The FATA Inter-School Sports Gala opened in Sports Complex, Jamrud on Tuesday.

The competition had been organised under the auspices of FATA Department of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Secretariat. FATA Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Sikandar Qayyum was the chief guest at the occasion.

Beside FATA Sports Director Muhammad Nawaz, Khyber Agency Political Agent Khalid Mehmood, Jamrud Assistant Political Agent Muhammad Riaz Khan; a large number of tribal elders and sports enthusiasts participated in the sports gala.

Players of different teams, dressed in their kits participated in a march. A local singer gave a lively performance and a gymnastics team presented their skills that enthralled the audience.

Speaking at the occasion, the chief guest said that the aim of initiating the games was to provide and to engage the tribal youth in positive activities.

Published in Daily Times, November 15th 2017.

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