Gen Kayani inaugurates annual sports day for war-wounded soldier

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani on Saturday visited Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM) Rawalpindi and inaugurated the 3rdAnnual Sports Day organised for officers and soldiers wounded in operations, at a specially designed sports centre here within the institution.

Amid moving scenes during the conduct of various sports events, the army chief appreciated the courage and determination of the wounded soldiers that has been instrumental in integrating them in the society as useful citizens once again.“There can’t be a sacrifice for the motherland more than losing one’s life or precious limbs,” said an ISPR press release.

During his visit to AFIRM, the COAS also appreciated the standard of facilities and care provided by a team of dedicated doctors and paramedical staff of AFIRM and praised their efforts in helping all military personnel with their rehabilitation.Earlier, on arrival, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Azhar Rashid, Surgeon General and Major General Akhtar Waheed, Commandant AFIRM.