{"id":5453,"date":"2025-08-27T22:38:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5453"},"modified":"2025-08-27T22:38:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:08:05","slug":"beyond-academics-cma-karnataka-encourages-girls-to-excel-in-culture-and-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5453","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Academics: CMA Karnataka Encourages Girls to Excel in Culture and Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"141\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"139\">CMA Karnataka Launches Cultural Fest at Abbas Khan College for Women<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"513\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"165\">Bengaluru, Aug 28: <\/strong>The Central Muslim Association (CMA) of Karnataka inaugurated the much-awaited <em data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"267\">Cultural Fest 2025<\/em> at Abbas Khan College for Women, Cubbonpet, Bengaluru, on Thursday, 28 August 2025. The event marked a vibrant beginning, celebrating not only education but also the importance of cultural and extracurricular activities in shaping young minds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"968\">Presiding over the inaugural function, CMA Joint Secretary <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"592\">Hussain Sharif<\/strong> inspired the students by emphasizing that true education goes beyond academics. \u201cExtracurricular activities, especially cultural and sports, give children the platform to explore their potential and hidden skills. It is our collective duty to encourage them in every way possible,\u201d he said, urging the young women to dream big and work towards becoming leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1458\">The event was graced by the presence of <strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1038\">Principal Ayesha Rukhsar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1070\">Vice Principal Zohra Begum<\/strong>, and other senior lecturers. The academicians expressed their commitment to nurturing an environment where girls can not only excel in academics but also confidently participate in cultural and co-curricular activities. They highlighted that such opportunities help in building self-confidence, leadership qualities, and resilience, which are vital for career success in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1819\">The inauguration set the stage for a series of cultural, artistic, and sporting events that will empower the students to showcase their creativity and talents. The college leadership affirmed that the fest would serve as a stepping stone for young women to prove their capabilities, enrich their personalities, and shine as assets to society and the nation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1973\">With motivation and encouragement from CMA, the Cultural Fest promises to be a celebration of talent, creativity, and the spirit of women empowerment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"154\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2728 Key Quotes<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"1289\">\n<li data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"434\">\n<p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"434\"><strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"210\">Hussain Sharif, Joint Secretary, CMA Karnataka:<\/strong><br data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\" \/><em data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"432\">\u201cEducation is not limited to books and classrooms. Cultural and sports activities open doors for students to explore their hidden talents and build confidence. It is our duty to support them in every possible way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"705\">\n<p data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"705\"><strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"499\">Ayesha Rukhsar, Principal, Abbas Khan College for Women:<\/strong><br data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\" \/><em data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"703\">\u201cOur mission is to empower young women to excel not only in academics but also in cultural and co-curricular activities. This will strengthen them as individuals and as future leaders of society.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"898\">\n<p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"898\"><strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"742\">Zohra Begum, Vice Principal:<\/strong><br data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"745\" \/><em data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"896\">\u201cEvery student carries within them a spark of creativity and talent. Events like this Cultural Fest are platforms to let that spark shine bright.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1107\">\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1107\"><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"939\">Senior Lecturer:<\/strong><br data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\" \/><em data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1105\">\u201cWhen girls are encouraged to participate beyond academics, they gain confidence, resilience, and leadership\u2014qualities that prepare them for success in life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1289\">\n<p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1159\">Senior Lecturer:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\" \/><em data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1287\">\u201cThe Cultural Fest is not just an event\u2014it is a celebration of talent, creativity, and the spirit of women empowerment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_5453\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"5453\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CMA Karnataka Launches Cultural Fest at Abbas Khan College for Women Bengaluru, Aug 28: The Central Muslim Association (CMA) of Karnataka inaugurated the much-awaited Cultural Fest 2025 at Abbas Khan College for Women, Cubbonpet, Bengaluru, on Thursday, 28 August 2025. 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