LAHORE: (Saturday, February 17, 2024): Punjab University Officers Welfare Association (PUOWA) organized annual sports and family festival at Hailey College of Commerce ground here on Saturday. On this occasion, PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, Principal HCC Prof Dr Hafiz Zafar Ahmed, Registrar Dr Ahmad Islam, President PUOWA Dr Toqeer Ali, General Secretary Rana Muzaffar Ali and other administrative officers were present. In the event, cricket, tug-of-war and athletics competitions were held between the officers. The teams of Registrar Tiger, Old Campus Thunder, Controller Badshah and IT Eagle participated in the cricket competitions. In the final of the cricket match, IT Eagle won the competition by defeating Controller Badshah. In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood said that sports are essential for physical health. He said that participation in such activities increases the ability to work. PUOWA President Dr Toqeer Ali said that the university officers work hard day and night while the sports festival gives them an opportunity to have fun. He thanked the contributors for organizing the festival. Officers’ families and children also participated in the festival. Food and drink stalls were also set up on this occasion. Later, Prof Dr Hafiz Zafar Ahmed distributed prizes among the players.