PEC Inaugurates Interdepartmental Table Tennis Tournament 2026 Promoting Unity

An interdepartmental table tennis tournament aimed at promoting sportsmanship and staff wellbeing kicked off at PEC Headquarters as part of the Pakistan Engineering Council's Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event brings male and female teams from across PEC departments together under the slogan "Play United, Win Together" to foster unity and inter-departmental harmony.

The inauguration ceremony took place on January 21, 2026, and was attended by Registrar PEC Engr. Khadim Hussain Bhatti, Vice Chairman PEC Punjab Dr. Sohail Aftab Qureshi, Vice Chairman PEC Sindh Engr. Mukhtiar Sheikh, and members of the governing body. Organizers positioned the tournament as a vehicle for physical fitness and teamwork, highlighting sports activities as a practical complement to workplace health programs and morale-building efforts during the 50 Years of Excellence celebrations.

Matches feature single and team play formats common to club-level competition, giving players a chance to sharpen serves, sharpen topspin and backhand rallies, and test tactics away from the desk. By staging mixed-gender participation and department-based teams, the tournament is designed to break down workplace silos, encourage informal networking across sections, and provide a regular outlet for physical activity during a milestone year for the council.

For staff, the immediate value is twofold: on-court competition that develops reflexes, coordination and team communication, and off-court benefits that include stress relief and stronger working relationships. For recreational players and club organizers watching the event, the tournament offers a model for how institutions can integrate ping pong into employee wellness initiatives without heavy infrastructure investment - a single table, a pair of paddles and a commitment to scheduled play can yield measurable gains in engagement.

The Golden Jubilee framing gives the tournament a ceremonial lift, positioning it among other celebratory activities while underscoring a long-term emphasis on employee wellbeing. With leadership participation at the inauguration, PEC signals that sports programs are part of broader staff development and community-building efforts.

As the tournament proceeds, expect department draws and match schedules to shape which teams advance and how office-level rivalries evolve into friendly competition. Beyond points and medals, the competition aims to leave a lasting imprint on workplace culture at PEC - healthier staff, tighter-knit departments and a stronger sense of shared purpose as the council marks five decades of service.