Kathmandu: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organized the Inaugural Ceremony of “10th Edition of Pakistan-Nepal Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament-2025” on Saturday amid presence of high-level officials from political and sports sectors. The guests included Subarna Shrestha, Executive Board Member of National Sports Council, CP Mainali, former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal, Binaya Raj Pandey, former President Cricket Association of Nepal, Yubanath Lamsal, Former Ambassador of Nepal to Denmark, and Manju Ratna Shakya, Chair of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship and Cultural Association among others.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Subarna Shrestha appreciated the Embassy’s initiative for successfully organizing the event every year. She highlighted the passion of sports especially cricket in bringing the youth of two countries together.
Pakistani Ambassador to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi said that the cricket is not just a sport, it also serves as a platform to bring people together and fosters spirit of camaraderie and teamwork. Ambassador wished the teams and thanked the distinguished guests for their support in organizing the event. H
Twelve club-level cricket teams are participating in the nine-day event this year. The tournament will culminate on February 16, 2025 with the final and closing event of trophy and awards distribution.
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