Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, hosted the KP Inter-University Table Tennis Championship 2026, marking the first-ever inter-university sporting event hosted by KMU. The championship was jointly organized by the Local Government Deptt, Govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (WATSAN Cell), and the Directorate of Sports, KMU, under the supervision of Mr. Muhammad Farooq Khan, Director Sports, KMU, with the support of Mr. Nasir Saleem Arab, Director Administration.
The inaugural ceremony was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Rubina Nazli, Pro Vice Chancellor, KMU, who formally inaugurated the championship.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various public and private sector universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Students demonstrated their sporting skills, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, providing an excellent opportunity for healthy competition and inter-university interaction.
Organized under the theme "Play Strong, Stay Healthy, Stay Hygienic," the championship highlighted the importance of physical fitness and personal hygiene. Participants were encouraged to wash their hands with soap before eating, after using the toilet, and after physical activities.
Addressing the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Rubina Nazli appreciated the efforts of Mr. Muhammad Farooq Khan, Director Sports, and Mr. Nasir Saleem Arab, Director Administration, for successfully organizing the event. She emphasized that sports activities are essential for the mental and physical development of students and stressed the importance of encouraging youth towards healthy sporting activities, particularly in the prevailing circumstances.
She also thanked the Local Government Department, particularly the WATSAN Cell, and all collaborating partners for their valuable support and cooperation.
The championship reflects KMU's commitment to promoting sports, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and positive engagement among university students across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
