Margalla Festival – All Pakistan Tape Ball Cricket Tournament 2016

Islamabad, June 12, 2016 (PPI-OT): Capital Development Authority (CDA) kicked off its six-day Margalla Festival All Pakistan Tape ball Cricket Tournament 2016 at G-9 Markaz Cricket Ground. Prime Minister’s Advisor Barrister Zafer ullah was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony, while Member Environment Sanaullah Aman, National Cricketer Rana Naveed-ul-Hassan, President Tennis Cricket Ball Federation of Pakistan, Malik Maherban Ali, die-hard fan of Pakistan Cricket Chacha Cricket, players of different teams contesting in the Festival and a large number of people from twin cities also attended the inaugural ceremony.

Chief Guest of the ceremony, Barrister Zafer ullah, appreciated the efforts of the CDA for engaging the youth in play grounds. He said that such healthy activities will not only help boost talent of youth but would also provide quality entertainment for the residents of the city. He appreciated the CDA management for organizing tournament on such a large scale.

On this occasion Member Environment Sanaullah Aman said that CDA has always provided healthy recreational opportunities to the residents of the city. He said that main theme behind organizing the Margalla Festival 2016, is to provide quality recreational opportunities in the city. He said number of sports and cultural programmes have planned in Margalla Festival 2016 which includes sports competitions as well as cultural and other entertainment activities.

During the first day of the tournament, four (04) matches were played. Muhammadi Supreme Club won the opening match of the tournament by beating Young Brothers Club while Netcom won the second match by beating Rizwan Eleven. Similarly, Hawks Club and CDA Shaheens won their matches by beating their opponents in remaining two matches. The tournament is being played on knock out basis. Forty teams from different parts of the country are participating in six day tournament. Nine (09) matches will be played on the second day of the tournament.

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