KBN University gives priority to holistic development of students: Ashfaq Ahmed - The HinduPublished - October 06, 2026 10:49 pm IST - KALABURAGIKhaja Bandanawaz University pro Vice-Chancellor Ashfaq Ahmed and other dignitaries inaugurating the Sports and Cultural Fest 2026, on the university campus in Kalaburagi on Monday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNIKhaja Bandanawaz University (KBN University) is giving priority to the overall development of students by providing opportunities in sports, cultural activities and other co-curricular programmes, said pro Vice-Chancellor Ashfaq Ahmed.He was speaking after inaugurating the Sports and Cultural Fest 2026 at the university in Kalaburagi on Monday.“Sports contribute to both the physical and mental development of students and helped them remain cheerful and relieve stress amid their busy lives. Participation in sports could improve overall health and help students relax and refresh their minds,” Prof. Ahmed said.He said the KBN Turf had international-level facilities and noted that the university’s Chancellor, Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Husseini, had taken a special interest in promoting sports. He urged students and faculty members to participate in large numbers in the activities and appreciated all those who had worked for organising the festival, describing it as an example of teamwork.KBN University Registrar Mir Vilayat Ali said winning or losing was not important in sports and that all those who participated were winners. “True victory lies in participation,” he said, adding that such opportunities were essential for the holistic development of students.The six-day festival features a range of sports and cultural competitions, including carrom, chess, badminton, volleyball, throwball and shot put, as well as rangoli, mehendi, painting, poster-making, singing and dance competitions.KBN_University_(2)Published - October 06, 2026 10:49 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }