The primary function of any university is, of course, academic, but university recognizes the importance & value of development of physical skills and fostering of recreational needs of students and staff in promoting good health, well being and good fellow/sportsmanship. It also recognizes that considerable publicity of student’s achievements values in the area of sports. It also provides young people with the opportunity to get fit and to always adopt healthy life style.
The importance of sports in the life of a student is invaluable. It plays a vital role in molding students’ life and developing human personality. Sports not only teach to maintain the physical stamina, but also empower students with obedience, discipline, the determination to win, will power, etc. Therefore, sports along with the academic results are essential for the mental, moral and physical development of the students. Sports facility is available at all MUST campuses for both male and female students. Following sports are played at MUST:
Directorate Sports was established at MUST in 2010 that is functioning under the control of Director Sports and the Director Physical Education play the indispensable role in every event or activity that is performed under Directorate of sports. The remaining staff performed their duties in a better way .The facilities provided by this department are mentioned below:
- Cricket
- Football
- Badminton
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Table Tennis
The Sports Section also organizes MUST Interdepartmental Games and Inter Faculty Games every year for the Student of MUST University, while, MUST University teams participate in Intervarsity Championships that are scheduled under auspices of Higher Education Commission, Islamabad i.e. (Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Table Tennis, Football and Volleyball).
Cricket:
- MUST Ground is used for playing Cricket.
- Two pitches available are used as under:-
- Cemented pitch with net (Net practice)
- Hard ball pitch (Practice/matches)
- Cricket ball and Tennis ball both facilities are provided to the students.
Football:
- MUST Ground is used for playing Football.
- Facility is used mainly by the students of all the departments.
- Required sports gears are provided by the Directorate Sports MUST.