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(Report by Ghulam Farid)

The 3rd Edition of the Sohni Dharti Junior Football Tournament

concluded with remarkable success and vibrant community participation

in Al Khor Community, Qatar. Organized for the Pakistani community,

the tournament featured two age categories — 7–12 years and 13–17

years — with the participation of over 160 young footballers, making it

one of the largest and most enthusiastic junior sporting events in the

area.

The tournament was organized under the leadership of Chairman Anwar

Ali Rana and Sports Secretary Zafar Chandio, whose dedication and

tireless efforts turned the event into a grand success. Zafar Chandio

worked day and night to ensure smooth arrangements, including the

provision of colourful and attractive kits for each team, which added

professionalism and excitement to the competition.

The event was held with the strong support of the SD Executive

Committee, including Mr. Umer Khayyam (Vice President), Gulzar

Hussain (Vice President), Mohsin Ali (General Secretary), Omar Irshad

(Cultural Secretary), and Masoodudin (Finance Secretary) and Ghulam

Farid (Content Writer). The volunteers also played a vital role, extending

excellent support throughout the tournament and contributing

significantly to its smooth execution.

Importantly, every team was assigned dedicated coaches to guide and

mentor the young players, ensuring discipline, skill development, and

sportsmanship throughout the competition.

7–12 Years CategoryThe younger age group displayed tremendous enthusiasm and emerging

talent. Participating teams and captains were:

Multan Saints – Ahmad Bilal

Hunza Horseman – Usman Khan

Islamabad Capitals – Haziq Imran

Sargodha Shaheen – Bilal Farid

Quetta Gunners – Bilal Khuram

Peshawar Azmaray – Abdullah Farooq

Karachi Knights – Saad Waqar

Skardu Stars – Uzair Asif

In an exciting and high-scoring final, Multan Saints defeated Hunza

Horseman 6–2 to claim the championship title.

Individual Awards (7–12 Years)

Winner: Multan Saints

Runner-up: Hunza Horseman

Best Goalkeeper: Qasim Waqar

Best Player: Ahmad Bilal

13–17 Years Category The senior category featured competitive and

high-quality football matches. Team captains included:•

Multan Saints – Ahmed Alvi

Lahore Warriors – Abu Bakar

Islamabad Capitals – Ahsan Mustafa

Quetta Gunners – Abdul Rafay

Peshawar Azmaray – Abdullah Mandan

Karachi Knights – Ayan Ahmad

After thrilling matches, Karachi Knights emerged as champions in a

penalty shootout, while Quetta Gunners secured the runner-up position.

Individual Awards (13–17 Years)

Winner: Karachi Knights

Runner-up: Quetta Gunners

Best Goalkeeper: Hanzla Imran

Best Player: Abu Bakar

Grand Prize Distribution Ceremony

he tournament concluded with a grand Prize Distribution Ceremony held

at Rotana Restaurant, where winners and runners-up were presented

with beautiful trophies and medals. Additionally, four players from each

team were honored with the “Most Dedicated Player” award, recognizing

their commitment, discipline, and dedication throughout the

tournament.

The children were delighted with the beautifully designed trophies and

medals. The celebration continued with a delightful meal after the presentation ceremony, and the young participants thoroughly enjoyed

both the recognition and the post-event gathering, making it a

memorable evening for families and players alike.

On this occasion, Chairman Anwar Ali Rana encouraged parents to

actively involve their children in sports and healthy activities rather than

excessive use of mobile phones. He emphasized that sports promote

physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, and positive character

development among youth.

The 3rd Edition of the Sohni Dharti Junior Football Tournament stands

as another milestone for the Pakistani community in Qatar. With over

160 young participants, dedicated coaches, strong volunteer support,

and committed leadership, the event successfully promoted unity,

sportsmanship, and healthy engagement among the youth.

Sohni Dharti continues to provide an inspiring platform for nurturing

future sporting talent and strengthening community bonds through

sports.