Sports4Peace Cricket Tournament Fosters Unity
People from diverse faiths united at Hyderabad’s Sports4Peace Cricket Tournament to honor Christmas, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and Sankranti.
Event Highlights
Organized by COVA Peace Network, the tournament featured competitive matches, cultural discussions, and a signature ‘Play for Peace’ match promoting harmony.
Multi-Faith Celebration
Participants embraced interfaith solidarity through sports, reflecting Hyderabad’s vibrant community spirit during these festivals.
People from diverse faiths united through cricket at Hyderabad’s multi-faith celebrations for Christmas, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and Sankranti, organized by COVA Peace Network on January 11 at Boys Town High School.
Tournament Details
Seven teams competed in matches, followed by a special ‘Play for Peace Match’ featuring two players from each team, six interfaith leaders, and police officers to symbolize partnership and harmony.
Promoting Coexistence
The event embodied the spirit of unity and peaceful coexistence, as highlighted in the COVA press release.
Teams represented Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, alongside diverse castes, showcasing regional unity.
Cultural Insights
Pandit Harinarayan Tiwari from Ayodhya discussed Sankranti’s significance, Br Edward Raj shared Christmas messages, and Dr Mazher Hussain highlighted Guru Gobind Singh’s life and contributions.
Notable Attendees
Qari Mustapha Soofiyani, Rev Yedla Surya Prakash, Ateeq M Oosman, Aerikonda Seethiah (Falaknuma Police Inspector), Br Thomas Chakalaka (COVA Secretary), and others joined the celebrations.
