Physical Education contributes to spiritual, mental growth: Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
PATNITOP, Sept 23: Apart from developing fitness and nurturing physique, Physical Education contributes in mental and spiritual growth to enable overall development of one’s personality.
This was stated by Director General, Youth Services and Sports J&K, Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman, during the concluding function of 12-day long Annual Leadership & Training Camp, organized by Government College of Physical Education Ganderbal at Youth Hostel, here.
72 students of the College attended the camp, which had begun on September 13, 2018.
Dr Saleem, who was the chief guest on the valedictory function said that holding of such camps immensely help in cementing the bonds of mutual harmony and brotherhood.
He interacted with the campers and encouraged them for such activities in order to learn leadership qualities.
College students also presented colorful cultural programmes representing the diversified culture of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
The activities carried out during the camp included Trekking, Camp Activities, Community and Cultural Activities, Painting, Crafting, Treasure Hunt, etc. The Camp concluded with Campfire.
Earlier, Dr Hartej Singh, Principal GCOPE Ganderbal presented welcome address.
Finally, DG YSS distributed prizes among the position holders of Cultural Programme and other allied activities.