Oslo, 2 August 2023 (WAI): As they win two consecutive matches in Norway, the Pakistan Street Children Football Team is celebrating their recent success in the ongoing World Youth Football Cup ‘Norway Cup’. The team’s exceptional success has won the hearts of sports enthusiasts and earned appreciation from Pakistan’s diplomatic community at the highest levels.
The Pakistani Embassy in Norway welcomed the accomplished young athletes with open arms under the direction of Ambassador Saadia Qazi, who expressed her most profound respect for their outstanding accomplishments. At a ceremony held at the Chancery, the squad received recognition for their determination and tenacity, which brought pride and joy to their hometown and the entire world.
These young people, raised in underprivileged circumstances, have struggled to follow their dream of becoming professional football players. Their journey from the streets to the worldwide arena demonstrates their tenacity and commitment to displaying their talents.
Ambassador Saadia Qazi praised the team’s unwavering passion and excellent talent, underlining their enormous potential. She remarked, “These young athletes are not just playing football; they are breaking barriers and proving that dreams can be realized with determination, hard work, and support.”
To recognize their incredible achievement, management presented Ambassador Qazi with a shield, symbolizing the team’s unity, strength, and constant commitment to excellence. The squad presented the Pakistani flag to the ambassador as a symbol of the pride and honor they bring to their country.
Pakistan qualified for the tournament’s second round after defeating Arvoll IL club 2-1. Tofail Shinwari, the team’s captain, and Abdul Wahab scored Pakistan’s two goals.
Pakistan began the competition on a victorious note on July 30 by defeating Frigg Oslo FK 11-1. Tofail Shinwari, Faisal, Shamir Ali, and Saud are the forwards on the Pakistani team. The midfielders are Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Ali, Ali Asif, and Ahmed Raza. The defenders are Muhammad Adeel, Abid Ali, Obaidullah, and Asad Nasir.
The Pakistan Street Child Football Team finished second place at the Street Child Football World Cup, hosted in Qatar. It also placed second and third in the Norway Cups in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
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The Pakistan Street Children Football Team has learned a lot during their trip to Norway. It has enabled them to engage in cross-cultural interaction, compete globally, and develop lasting connections.
While celebrating their victories, the team hopes to focus light on the difficulties faced by street children in their home country. They seek to inspire and draw attention to the need for improved chances and support for impoverished youngsters who have enormous potential and aptitude.
The achievement of the Pakistan Street Children Football Team in Norway acts as an example to ambitious athletes all around the world. It demonstrates the power of sport as a vehicle for positive transformation, empowerment, and inclusivity.
As the team begins their trip to Norway, they carry the hopes and dreams of a nation that is proud of their achievements. Their achievements serve as a reminder that nothing is impossible, that no challenge is insurmountable, and that no one’s brilliance should be overlooked.
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