The former champions of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Peshawar Zalmi and Zalmi Foundation has introduced their third league entitled as ‘Zalmi Madressah League’ for Madressah students on Thursday.
پاکستان کی تاریخ کی پہلی اسکول لیگ, پاکستان کی تاریخ میں پہلی بار گلوبل لیگ کے انعقاد کے بعد پاکستان سپر لیگ کی نمبرون برانڈ پشاور زلمی اور زلمی فاؤنڈیشن نے پاکستان کی پہلی "زلمی مدرسہ کرکٹ لیگ" کے انعقاد کا اعلان کیا .#ZalmiMadrasaLeague pic.twitter.com/K6Ud12fBrM
— PeshawarZalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) July 12, 2018
Zalmi foundation signed a Memorendum of Understanding (MoU) between the World Council of Religions in order to promote peace and religious harmony among the students.
Zalmi Foundation and World Council of Religions have agreed to promote peace and tolerance among the youth.#HumZalmi #ZalmiMadrasaLeague pic.twitter.com/ycYQ7SVVqg
— PeshawarZalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) July 12, 2018
Mr. Javed Afridi,the chairman of Zalmi group, made an announcement along with Maulana Muhammad Yaseen Zafar, Secretary-General Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Salfia, Hafiz Muhammad Nauman Hamid, Executive Director – WCR Pakistan, Father Nadeem Francis and Sardar Kalyan Singh of Sikh community were also present during the ceremony.
The Madarsa League is a brilliant initiative in promoting sports for the madrasa students. The first phase of the league will commence from August in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. After Phase I in KP, the league will be spread throughout other provinces.#ZalmiMadrasaLeague pic.twitter.com/qy98EzKt4Z
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) July 12, 2018
A total of 10 teams will be participating in the league and it will begin in August in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. After its 1st phase, the league will spread in the other provinces as well.
The names of teams are given below:
- Al-Haq Smashers
- Al-Maqasid Fighters
- Al-Hilal Challengers
- Al-Nasr Swingers
- Al- Wahda Hitters
- Al-Wasl Supernovas
- Al-Noor All-Rounders
- Al-Khair Riders
- Al-MuttahidoonCreatives
- Al-IttehadPeacebuilder
Zalmi Foundation will also be responsible for planning the activities and providing budget for the league to make it successful. The official Logo and the kit were also released during the press conference.
