A one-day football tournament for underprivileged children was organised by the German embassy as part of celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties between Germany and Pakistan. The tournament was held in the Total Football Ground in Chak Shahzad.

Dr Phillip Deichmann, Chargé d’Affaires Embassy of Germany, said, “Germany and Pakistan have been enjoying a strong and stable friendship over the last 70 years. This friendship lives most vibrantly though people-to-people interactions – the more diverse, the better! This is why I am thrilled that today we can engage with young people, especially those who do not usually get to enjoy the limelight, and play some football. It is Germany’s national sport, after all, and today’s enthusiasm on the field shows me that it is also quite popular over here”.

Eight mixed teams competed throughout the day. The children came from Pakistan Sweet Home, Khubaib Foundation, Stephen Relief Organisation, Morgha Foundation, Beheste Mustafa Orphanage and Saba Trust Foundation. The equipment for the players was sponsored by Forward Sports.

Khubaib Foundation won the event and the Football tournament ended with an award ceremony and dinner.

Published in Dawn, November 30th, 2021