Spokesman Report
Islamabad, Thursday January 08, 2026: TMUC Higher Education Group and Champions Hub formalised a landmark partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at TMUC Islamabad, aimed at empowering youth, fostering excellence, and creating meaningful opportunities for the leaders of tomorrow says a press release.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Legendary Pakistani cricketer and global sports icon, Shahid Khan Afridi, and Mr Aamir Chottani, entrepreneur and co-founder of Alliance Sports Ventures (ASV), whose visit generated great enthusiasm among TMUC students. The campus witnessed an atmosphere of excitement and inspiration as students had the opportunity to meet, interact with, and learn from two prominent figures shaping Pakistan’s sports and business landscape.
Welcoming the Champions Hub leadership, Dr. Faisal Mushtaq TI, Founder and CEO of TMUC Higher Education Group, warmly received Mr. Shahid Afridi and Mr. Aamir Chottani and delivered an address to the students, emphasising the importance of discipline, leadership, and holistic development alongside academic excellence. Dr. Faisal Mushtaq highlighted the value of industry-academia partnerships in preparing students for future careers and encouraged them to actively pursue opportunities that combine education, innovation, and sports.
The MOU represents a strategic collaboration focused on strengthening Pakistan’s sports and youth development ecosystem by creating meaningful linkages between education, professional growth, and athletic excellence.
Champions Hub operates under Alliance Sports Ventures (ASV), a pioneering sports infrastructure and development company established in 2024, committed to transforming the sports landscape across Pakistan. With a strong focus on elite facilities, youth development, and talent nurturing, ASV is redefining how modern sports and lifestyle destinations are envisioned, developed, and experienced across the nation.
Founded by internationally renowned sports icon Mr. Shahid Afridi and seasoned entrepreneur Mr. Aamir Chottani, ASV combines exceptional brand equity, industry credibility, and operational expertise to develop scalable, high-impact sports ventures across the country.
ASV’s flagship project, the Champions Hub Sports Arena, developed in strategic partnership with DHA Peshawar, stands as the first and only premium multi-sports facility in Peshawar. The fully operational arena currently offers cricket facilities, futsal courts, and padel tennis courts, while a dedicated sports café, The Hub Café, is under establishment.
As part of its Phase Two expansion, a state-of-the-art swimming pool and gymnasium are currently under construction and are scheduled for completion by March 2026, further strengthening Champions Hub’s position as a comprehensive sports and wellness destination.
Through this partnership, TMUC and Champions Hub aim to launch joint initiatives, including student internships, sports management exposure, leadership development programs, wellness activities, and community engagement projects. These initiatives will provide TMUC students with real-world learning opportunities and professional pathways within Pakistan’s growing sports and wellness sector.
Representatives from both institutions reaffirmed their shared commitment to nation-building through education, sports, and innovation, noting that this collaboration will contribute significantly to developing confident, capable, and socially responsible future leaders.
The TMUC x Champions Hub partnership reflects a forward-looking vision of integrating education with physical development, entrepreneurship, and leadership, supporting a stronger and more dynamic future for Pakistan’s youth.
