Foreign Pakistani college students participate in Belt and Road International Students Football League 2019
China based 30 Pakistani college students are taking part in the 2019 Belt and Road International Students Football League which is being played in China.
Pakistan is a nation crazy for cricket and after that, football comes up with incredible existing talent in all the corners of the country. But this time, not just in the country itself but the Pakistani players in foreign lands are also making our side prominent through participating in Belt and Road International Students Football League 2019.
As many as 30 Pakistani college students are featuring in this mega football tournament which is being held in Yingbin, Hangzhou in China where students from different countries including Russia, Spain, Central Asian Republics, and Africa are also taking part. Each team comprises of students from different nationalities.
This football league is being sponsored by International Students in China and Hangzhou Hercules Sports while Jian Zhiyong is the organizer.
Numan Ali is one of the 30 participating footballers, who regarding this league said,
"The event will not only provide a platform to foreign students to display their sports skills but also to interact and learn about each other's culture and way of life."
Also, Jian Zhiyong informed that it was the first time that such an event being organized for the foreign students though there were different kind of soccer leagues and tournaments for the Chinese students where they can play and explore their sports talent. He said that his organization has decided to hold this event every year and hope for more sponsorship and audience for the matches to further promote passion among foreign students for football.
The said event will continue for a month where the final is scheduled on 22nd December. The winner of the final will receive 50,000 Yuan and the Runner-up 30,000 Yuan.
