KPK's first ever Women T20 Cricket Super League from 26th October
For the first time in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the first Women Twenty20 Cricket Super League-2018 will be commencing here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium from October 26 to November 2, 2018.
For the first time in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the first Women Twenty20 Cricket Super League-2018 will be commencing here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium from October 26 to November 2, 2018.
Director Operation Syed Saqlain Shah announced that the opening ceremony will be held on October 26 at 3:00pm at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium well before the trophy unveiling ceremony a day before the opening of the Women Twenty20 Cricket Super League wherein eight top teams including Karachi Queen, Peshawar Angles, Rawalpindi Hitters, Fata Strikers, Peshawar Paighlay, Islamabad Blasters, Kashmir Stars, Quetta Fighters are taking part. All the eight teams, he said, have been divided in two groups.
Following are the participating teams:
| Group A | Group B |
| Karachi Queen | Quetta Fighters |
| Peshawar Angles | Kashmir Stars |
| Rawalpindi Hitters | Islamabad Blasters |
| FATA Strikers | Peshawar Paighly |
He said Directorate of Sports has extended all-out support by providing accommodation, food, transport, cash prize of Rs 100,000 for the winners, Rs 50,000 for the runners-up.
Organising secretary Sadaf Khan said that more than 160 female are taking part in the league. She said efforts are being made to attract sponsorship in the game.
“Women are half of the population of the country and they too want to be part of healthy sports activities but due to no facilities to them, they have been neglected. The talent is there, which could be more polished if provided due opportunities at grassroots level,” Sadaf Khan said.
Saqlain said after successful holding of the U-23 Games, the first Women T20 Super League would further enhance Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s reputation. He said the directorate is keen in holding activities for the female as well and that’s why it could not believe in gender base discrimination.
Director Operation Syed Saqlain Shah revealed event while speaking during a press conference at sports arena on Monday. Organising secretary of the league Sadaf Khan, Director Sports KP Azizullah Jan, organising committee member Rehmat Gul and coach Masood Khan were also present during the press conference.
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