Gwadar, November 24, 2025:
The Inter-Educational Institute Sports Festival 2025 was inaugurated at Mir Abdul Ghafoor Kalmati Cricket Stadium in Gwadar, organized with the collaboration of the Balochistan government, district administration, and the Pakistan Army.
The festival began with Major General Habib Nawaz, General Officer Commanding 44 Division, striking the opening cricket ball, while DGDA Moin Rahman bowled it. The event was attended by DIG Police Dr. Parvez Imrani, Additional Deputy Commissioner General Dr. Abdul Shakoor, SSP Ata-ur-Rehman, regional leader Mir Arshad Kalmati, officials, distinguished guests, and a large number of citizens.
Major General Habib Nawaz emphasized that sports festivals are essential for youth training, character building, and skill development. He said that even players from small towns can achieve national recognition through hard work, discipline, and guidance from coaches and teachers.
Festival host Mir Arshad Kalmati highlighted that Gwadar’s athletes have already showcased their skills nationally, and the festival aims to encourage youth to participate in positive and constructive activities. The event will continue from November 22 to December 1, featuring multiple competitions among schools, colleges, and universities. The opening day included a friendly match between women’s teams, which received widespread appreciation.
