By our Correspondent
LAHORE – Hundreds of students from different branches of Kanzaiman School of Quran and Sciences took part in the institution’s annual sports gala and fun fair at Punjab Stadium in Lahore, competing in a range of athletic events and team sports.
The one-day event, titled the Annual Sports Gala and Fun Fair 2026, brought together students, teachers, school officials, parents and invited guests. The programme featured competitions designed to encourage physical activity, teamwork and participation among children from the school’s various branches.
Former Pakistan hockey team captain and Olympian Muhammad Saqlain attended the event as chief guest. Other guests included former national footballer Zia Sabtain, chairman Mufti Raza Qawain Attari, Muhammad Rowaem, Muhammad Qawain, Ghulam Mohiuddin, secretary Mufti Abid, principal Maulana Rashid and vice-principal Muhammad Ijaz.
A large number of parents also attended, cheering on the participants and adding to the atmosphere throughout the day.
The sports programme included a 30-metre race, sack race and frog race, alongside cricket, football and badminton competitions. Students took part in individual and team events, demonstrating their athletic abilities and competing for recognition in front of teachers, families and fellow pupils.
The organisers arranged activities for children across different age groups and branches, giving students an opportunity to participate beyond their regular classroom routines. The variety of events also allowed children with different interests and abilities to take part, from short-distance running to team-based games.
Addressing the gathering, chief guest Muhammad Saqlain highlighted the importance of extracurricular activities in children’s development. He said such activities played an important role in supporting students’ mental growth and contributed to their overall development.
Sports and other activities outside the classroom can provide children with opportunities to develop confidence, discipline and cooperation. Participation in competitions can also help students learn how to follow rules, work with teammates and respond to both success and disappointment.
The presence of a former national hockey captain and Olympian gave the event an opportunity to connect young participants with a figure from Pakistan’s sporting community. The participation of former footballer Zia Sabtain and other guests further reflected the organisers’ emphasis on bringing sports personalities and community representatives into the school programme.
Parents watched the competitions and encouraged children as they took part in the day’s activities. Their attendance added a family-oriented dimension to the event, which combined sporting contests with a fun fair.
The school’s annual gala was organised as a platform for students to display their abilities, take part in healthy competition and interact with pupils from other branches. Such gatherings also provide schools with an opportunity to strengthen relationships among students, families and staff members.
At the conclusion of the one-day programme, medals were presented to children who achieved success in the various competitions. The award ceremony recognised the participants’ performances and marked the closing of the event.
The organisers described the annual sports gala and fun fair as an important part of the school’s activities, bringing together education, recreation and physical exercise.
The event concluded with students, parents, teachers and guests sharing in the celebrations, as the school recognised the efforts of children who had participated in the competitions.
The Annual Sports Gala and Fun Fair 2026 formed part of Kanzaiman School of Quran and Sciences’ efforts to provide students with opportunities to develop interests and abilities beyond academic studies, while promoting participation in sports and other group activities.
