ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has launched the first-ever summer sports camp exclusively for students of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) schools.
According to a press release from PSB, students from all educational zones in Islamabad are actively participating in the camp. The two-week training camp is being held at the Pakistan Sports Complex from June 30 to July 11. Students are learning four indoor games: volleyball, table tennis, chess, and badminton.
Girls take part in the training from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and boys join from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Coaches from the Pakistan Sports Board are helping and training the students.
Originally planned for 350 to 400 participants, the camp has surpassed expectations with over 500 students enrolled so far. Registrations are continuing daily, indicating strong interest and participation from FDE students.
To encourage involvement, the IPC ministry is providing track suits to all attendees. Additionally, education officers have arranged transportation services for students, enhancing the accessibility of the initiative.
The camp aims to reduce screen time among students by promoting physical activities that encourage discipline, healthy competition, and teamwork. It serves as a role model for promoting healthy lifestyles and extracurricular engagement in the federal capital.
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In a separate initiative, Islamabad’s government colleges and schools will soon have eight padel courts and five futsal fields. Padel Tennis, a popular sport combining tennis and squash, is gaining popularity in Pakistan.
The IPC ministry is actively developing these sports facilities, with work on three padel courts expected to be completed by the end of July and the rest within the next three months.
“This ambitious project aims to equip government schools in Islamabad with modern sports facilities,” stated Rana Sanaullah, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination. “It aims to promote physical activity, identify talent, and foster holistic development among students.”
As part of this initiative, 25,000 track suits will be distributed to school children from Grade 5 to 10 to encourage their participation in sports and physical activities.
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Public schools will also have 115 mind games rooms to promote strategic thinking and cognitive development. Comprehensive sports kits, including equipment for hockey, cricket, football, basketball, and volleyball, will be provided to Islamabad schools.
Additionally, ten boxing rings and ten taekwondo arenas will be established in public schools, introducing students to combat sports and disciplines.
“This marks a significant step in promoting sports and physical activity among Islamabad’s youth,” remarked Rana Sanaullah Khan. “We aim to nurture a generation that excels academically and thrives in sports and extracurricular activities.”
