Shujaur Rehman Memorial Football tournament concluded.
By: Gul Hamaad Farooqi
CHITRAL: Shujaur Rehman memorial football tournament finalized at parade ground of government centennial model high school Chitral. The tournament was organized in memory of late Shahzada Shujaur Rehman his son Shahzada Amanur Rehman was chief guest on the occasion. Some 38 football teams participated in the tournament. The final match was played between Balach football team and Golder Nojawan team. Both teams played very aggressively and no team scores any goal until first half time. Hence after ending prescribed time the refry decided to end the match on penalty. As a result Balach team won the final trophy through penalty.
Addressing on the occasion the chief guest Shahzada Amanur Rehman said that Chitrali youth have best talent of games but unfortunately there is no stadium as a result a large number of players deprived from participating in national level teams. He announced that Shujaur Rehman memorial football tournament will be organized every year. He demanded from the government for opening of Lawari tunnel for vehicular traffic on daily basis because main road remain block due to heavy snow fall. He also demanded for construction of a public stadium for youth of Chitral to enhance their skill and sport capacity. Taj Muhammad president district football association, Hussain Ahmad General Secretary and other office bearers thanked Shahzada Amanur Rehman for accepting responsibility as chief patron of District Football Association . At last the chief guest distributed trophy and cups among the players. Balsch team carried their winner trophy in a long procession of vehicle. During the match traditional Chitral music was also continue to energize the players. Thousands of spectators were present in the play ground who enthralled from the match and traditional music. Azharuddin was declared man of the tournament.
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Shahzada Shujaur Rehman Memorial Tournament