"Sports Science is an essential domain that plays an important role in cultural, economic, Educational, and political development of society. Sport is an integral part of individual and society. In this context, first of all, I would like to congratulate the organizers of 1stEuro-Pak International Conference on Sports Sciences and Physical Education (EPICSSPE 2017), being organized by Sarhad University from 6th to 8th October, 2017 in Islamabad.

I feel proud to say that Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Education at Sarhad University is strongly committed to the excellence in Teacher Training and Research in the field of Sports Sciences and Physical Education.

It is a matter of great honor for Sarhad University, Peshawar that 1st Euro-Pak International Conference is being organized in partnership with University of the Punjab, Lahore, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. We are also indebted to our international partners who are supporting us.

I fully hope that this conference will provide academically productive forum to the professionals of Sports, Sports Sciences and Physical Education. I wish successful accomplishment of the international conference to the organizers." Prof. Dr. Salim-ur-Rehman, Conference President, SUIT

"Sports and sports sciences as an integral part of contemporary global society play a vital role in community health and wellbeing of the nation. Sports reflects given cultural climate and affects specific forms of process of socialization. Regular sports activities are an effective tool against destructive impacts of sedentary society. Since a healthy body is necessary for a healthy mind, sports & physical education as a discipline is more closely coupled with human development than any other educational disciplines.

I am grateful to Almighty Allah for give us the strength and vision to initiate the idea of organizing 1st Euro-Pak International Conference on Sports Sciences and Physical Education (EPICSSPE) with the help of National and International Partners from 6th to 8th October, 2017 along with three important workshops which are being organized in collaboration with scientists of International fame.

I am also indebted to all the national and international scientists and keynote speakers around the world who have shown keen interest and confirmed their participation in this prestigious conference. Certainly with the participation of 14 to 16 Internationals Physical Educationists, health/ medical scientist, Sarhad University, Peshawar has emerged as “trendsetters” in the field of Sports Science and Physical Education.

We look forward to see you all in this mega event and hope you will enjoy this conference more than we have enjoyed working on it." Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed Mughal Conference Secretary, SUIT