Islamabad (TDI): The China Media Group (CMG) in collaboration with National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and the Embassy of China, successfully organized the China-Pakistan Sports Carnival to commemorate the ongoing Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin, China.
The event aimed to promote people-to-people contacts through sports, aligning with the vision of fostering bilateral collaboration, youth engagement, and sustainable sports infrastructure.
The objectives of the event were to strengthen China-Pakistan collaboration in sports and encourage youth participation in athletic activities.
The event featured competitive games between Chinese students and embassy staff against NUML students in Kabaddi, Badminton, Ping Pong, Tug of War, and Sack Race.
NUML students triumphed in Ping Pong and Badminton, while Team China secured victories in Tug of War.
A thrilling Kabaddi match was played between NUML and Iqra University, with Iqra securing the victory after a close contest.
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Speaking at the event, the Cultural Attache of the Chinese Embassy, Chen Peng, welcomed President Asif Ali Zardari’s participation in the opening ceremony of Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin.
He appreciated the record number of athletes competing in the games, including those from Pakistan, and expressed best wishes for all participants.
He noted that beyond language, sports serve as a universal connector, bringing countries and people closer together.
He said that China-Pakistan ties continue to grow stronger with each passing day.
Rector NUML, Major General (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI (M), stressed the significance of sports in fostering a healthy mind and body alongside academics.
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He highlighted the role of sports in strengthening global ties, stating that NUML has been instrumental in cementing people-to-people relations between China and Pakistan.
He commended the Chinese students learning Urdu at NUML, calling them ambassadors of Pakistan.
Former Olympian Sadaf Siddiqui who participated in the Beijing Olympics 2008, highlighted the sports arrangements and facilities provided to athletes by China.
Director CMG, Musarrat, an alumna of NUML, ynderline the importance of the Asian Winter Games and the organization of the China-Pakistan Sports Carnival at NUML.
She described President Zardari’s participation in the inauguration ceremony of Winter Games as a symbol of enduring friendship between the two nations.
