Ramesh Singh Arora Opens Kingston College Olympiad 9.0 in Lahore

LAHORE (Nazrana Times): Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora attended the opening ceremony of Kingston College Olympiad 9.0 as chief guest. Students from more than 30 prominent schools across Lahore are participating in the festival, which features 17 indoor and outdoor sports.

Competitions include cricket, football, badminton, basketball and chess. The event aims to encourage healthy competition, promote sports among children and engage students in constructive activities.

Sports Build Discipline and Confidence

Speaking to the media, Arora said sports benefit children’s physical and mental development while helping them develop discipline, tolerance, teamwork, self-confidence and leadership skills.

He said education and sports complement each other, with sporting participation encouraging perseverance, hard work, a competitive spirit and respect for others.

Minister Highlights Punjab’s Sports Initiatives

Arora said the Sports Department was promoting activities across Punjab in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision, providing children and young people with opportunities to develop their abilities alongside their education.

He said the chief minister was committed to ensuring access to quality education, sports and other constructive extracurricular activities.

Opportunities for Public and Private School Students

The minister said sports promotion was not limited to private institutions, adding that government schools were also encouraging participation. He said the Punjab government was working to provide students from both sectors with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities.

He described the participation of more than 30 schools as a reflection of the importance being given to sports in educational institutions and praised the students’ enthusiasm.

Constructive Activities Support Young People

Arora stressed the importance of sports competitions and positive extracurricular activities in protecting children and young people from unhealthy influences. He said such initiatives help students showcase their talents, build confidence and adopt healthier lifestyles.

He added that festivals such as Kingston College Olympiad strengthen interaction among educational institutions and help prepare students for future participation at provincial, national and international levels.

Kingston College Principal Naila Farukh thanked Arora for attending the ceremony and encouraging the participating students.