Importance of Sports for Peace and Healthy Life

The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (living spirits) discussed the significance of sports for peace and healthy life.

Other discussion points included the role of Sports Directorate Peshawar, participation of females in sports, under-23 games, scarcity of play grounds in the region, and current situation of sports activities in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Mr. Saleem Raza, District Sports Officer, Peshawar, and Mr. Mohammad Imran, World Shaolin Wushu Champion from Peshawar, were the in-studio guests.

Mr. Raza said: “Sports Directorate of KP have been actively working to promote sports in the province. It will soon arrange under-23 games including 13 games for boys and 15 for girls.”

Mr. Imran said: “For a healthy mind, we need a healthy body. Playing games thus becomes important.”

A live caller in the show asked how to participate in the under-23 games especially those for blind people.

About Sabawoon

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.