Ambassador of Pakistan to France MoinulHaque said that Pakistan
will continue to support and nurture game of Cricket in France which has now
become a symbol of Pakistan France Friendship, says a press release received
here today from Paris.
He said this while addressing the Prize Distributing ceremony of
the third edition of Jinnah Championship Trophy held at the town of Dreux near
Paris, yesterday.
Mr. Gerard Hamel Mayor of Dreux, M. Prebagarane Balance the
President of France Cricket, diplomats from the cricket-playing nations, senior
officials from the French Ministry of Sports and Olympic Committee and the city
administration of Dreux, and large number of cricket lovers witnessed the Prize
distribution ceremony.
Ambassador who was the chief guest on the occasion said that
successful holding of Pakistan sponsored three editions of Jinnah Champions
Trophy since 2015 had greatly helped in promoting the game of cricket in France
which was becoming increasingly popular amongst the local youth. He thanked
Peshawar Zalmi for being partner in supporting the event.
Ambassador also congratulated the city of Paris for winning the
hosting rights for 2024 Olympic Games. He expressed the hope that cricket could
become part of these Olympic Games in Paris.
Mayor of Dreux thanked the Ambassador of Pakistan for sponsoring
the event and expressed the support of his city to further upgrade the cricket
stadium and allied infrastructure.
Final of Jinnah Trophy was won by the United Sri Lankan Cricket
Association (USCA) by defeating the Paris University Club (PUC) by 8 wickets
Jinnah Championship Trophy started three years ago has now
become the biggest and most prestigious tournament in cricket circle of France.
In all 24 teams participated in the Jinnah Champions Trophy from all over
France.