The 16th HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Women’s Cricket Championship 2023-24 kicked off with fervor and excitement at the Main Campus of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, under the auspices of the Department of Sports and Community Engagement.
Thirteen teams hailing from various universities across Pakistan participated in the event, showcasing the growing interest and talent in women’s cricket. Among the participating institutions were University of Punjab, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Jinnah Women University Karachi, Kinnaird College Lahore, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, University of Management and Technology Lahore, University of Karachi, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Lahore College for Women University Lahore, Deewan University Karachi, Hamdard University Karachi, Islamia University Bahawalpur, and host IBA Karachi.
The inauguration ceremony commenced with a vibrant march past featuring all the competing universities. Mr. Javed Ali Memon, Director/Incharge Sports, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Karachi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Mr. Moeid Sultan, Director Finance, IBA, who served as the Guest of Honor. Distinguished guests including Senior Sports Journalist, Syed Yahya Hussaini, and International Women Cricket players, Ramim Shamim, and Javeria Khan, added prestige to the event.
In his address, Mr. Memon lauded IBA Karachi for providing exceptional facilities for the championship and emphasized the significance of women’s participation in sports as a catalyst for empowerment. The guests also applauded HEC and the participating universities for their efforts in advancing women’s sports.
The championship, organized by the Department of Sports and Community Engagement at IBA Karachi, promises four days of thrilling cricket action, culminating in the final match scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024.
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