Sports gala opens to foster peace in Upper Kurram

Sports gala opens to foster peace in Upper Kurram

PARACHINAR: A sports gala has opened in Taida village of Upper Kurram as part of efforts by the Sports Department and district administration to promote sports, community harmony and peace in the area.

Deputy Commissioner Kurram Fahad Wazir inaugurated the event in the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Khan, Assistant Commissioner Khalid Imran, Aftab Khushali, Secretary of Anjuman Hussainia Haji Zamin Hussain, members of the Anjuman and community elders from both Sunni and Shia communities.

The gala will feature several sporting competitions, with matches scheduled to begin tomorrow. The event will give local athletes a platform to showcase their talent and encourage young people to take part in healthy and constructive activities.

Players and participants welcomed the initiative and appreciated the district administration and Sports Department for organizing the event. They said sports can bring communities together, improve mutual understanding and strengthen a sense of unity.

Community representatives also highlighted the role of joint sporting activities in building trust and encouraging peaceful coexistence among different groups in Upper Kurram.

They said such events provide young people with productive opportunities to develop their skills while keeping them engaged in positive activities.

The participants expressed hope that the administration would continue organizing sports events across the region and provide more opportunities for local youth. They said regular community-based activities could further strengthen social ties and contribute to lasting peace and harmony in Upper Kurram.