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Islamabad: The 18th Sports Gala of AIMS Education System was held on Sunday, within the sprawling and lush green boundaries of Jinnah Complex, Islamabad, amid great fervor and passion, while strictly following the complete Islamic code of conduct. The mega event commenced with an impressive walk past of nearly 1,300 participants representing the main campus, branches and the Hifz section of AIMS Education System. The students entered the ground divided into five houses namely Tipu, Qasim, Ghaznavi, Ghouri and Khalid, led smartly by their respective house captains and head boys.
Despite an overcast sky and chilling, windy weather, the students and staff made dedicated preparations for the day, and the harsh weather conditions could not undermine their enthusiasm and commitment. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Chairman AIMS Education System Mr. Almass Ayoub Sabir, Dr. Moazzam Munawar Sheikh, Executive Director of AIMS Education System, Qari Tariq Saeed ,Head of Awan-e-Quran, along with many other dignitaries and prominent personalities who attended to motivate the young learners.
In his address, the Chief Guest, High Commissioner of Malaysia Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, shared his views on the vision of the school and encouraged parents to work closely with the institution in providing a conducive environment and facilities for students actively involved in sports. He urged the guests and parents to mentor young athletes whenever required. The Chief Guest lauded the efforts of AIMS Education System for offering a wide range of sports activities and stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between academics and sports. He also highlighted the achievements of the institution, receiving a loud round of applause from the audience. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar further admired the school’s emphasis on character building and noted that exclusive training programs for parents and teachers are rare, which AIMS Education System has adopted as a permanent feature of its educational framework.
In addition, he expressed his keen interest in fostering institution-to-institution collaboration between AIMS Schools and Colleges and reputable Malaysian educational institutions, particularly in the areas of academic exchange, sports development, and capacity building. He encouraged educational leaders from both countries to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation to promote global exposure and holistic development for students.
Chairman AIMS Education System, Mr. Almas Ayoub Sabir, presented souvenirs to the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. Almas Ayoub Sabir, whose brainchild is AIMS Education System, highlighted that the institution carries a legacy of more than 25 years of continuous efforts and is now expanding into a larger and stronger educational network.
The highlights of the sports day included colorful 50m, 80m and 100m races of the Primary School students. The audience was filled with freshness and patriotism while witnessing a special segment titled “Our Blessed Pakistan” presented by the Montessori section, which emerged as one of the most memorable moments of the day. Pre-primary students delighted the audience with fun-filled races, including mixed animal race, kangaroo race, mixed vegetable race and the ever-popular win-the-chair race. The most colorful and eye-catching event was the “Blessed Pakistan Dress Up Dash,” which beautifully showcased the rich culture of Pakistan.
Girls from classes 4, 5, 6 and 7 presented an elegant P.T display and an impressive drill performance that captivated the audience. Breath-holding performances by the martial arts and gymnastics teams were highly appreciated by students and spectators alike. Fun-filled races for fathers were also organized, witnessing active participation from a large number of parents, which further added to the spirit of the event.
More than 2,000 trophies were distributed among the participants. The Chief Guest expressed his delight at seeing such a large number of young children participating enthusiastically and appreciated their efforts. He remarked that learning beyond the classroom through sports serves as a rejuvenating therapy for everyone. The colorful and memorable event concluded with a collective dua led by Qari Fida.
