Biratnagar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal organized, February 20, 2023, the Trophy Unveiling Ceremony of the 8 th Edition of the Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T-20 Cricket Tournament 2023”.
The ceremony was followed by draws for the twelve teams competing in the tournament.
The ceremony was well attended by Mr.
Paras Khadka, the former Captain of Nepal’s National Cricket team and prominent media representatives from Kathmandu.
The Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T-20 Cricket Tournament is a regular feature of every year, in which cricket teams from different clubs and academies of Nepal take part in the event.
The 8 th. Edition of the said tournament will commence from 10 March 2023.
The aim of the tournament is to strengthen people-to-people contacts and to encourage the youth(s) of Nepal to participate in sports activities.
The tournament creates a platform for the young cricketers of Nepal to enhance their professional capabilities.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Paras Khadka appreciated Pakistan Embassy’s initiative to facilitate young Nepali cricketers.
Addressing the event, Charge d’ Affair (a.
i.) Mr. Umair Ali expressed his satisfaction at the growing popularity of this annual event among Nepali youths.
He emphasized the importance of sports for a healthy society.
He also expressed the hope that the tournament would provide a healthy avenue for young cricketers from Nepal to sharpen their skills and further promote cricket in Nepal.
He further said that the tournament was a testament of cordial and friendly relations between Nepal and Pakistan and hoped that the tournament would contribute to further deepening of our brotherly relations.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Kathmandu based Embassy of Pakistan dated February 20, 2023: Ed. Upadhyaya.