Zahira to host football tournament from September 1 to 12

Thushan Jayasuriya

Zahira College,Colombo presents an invitation football tournament to commemorate the 120 years of excellence of Zahira College.

The tournament will take place from September 1 to 12 at Zahira College Grounds. 16 teams including St.Benedict's College, St.Joseph's College, Lumbini Maha Vidyalaya, Wesley College, Ananda College, Misbaha Central College Madampe, Hindu College Colombo, De Mazenod College, Holy Cross College Kalutara , Maris Stella College, Dharmaraja College Kandy,Zahira College Mawanella, Royal College Colombo, Royal Institute Colombo, Gateway College Colombo and Zahira College will participate for this tournament.

The aim of this tournament is to symbolize the 120th anniversary of the college and popularise football among the school children islandwide.

Establishing fellowship among participating teams and to achieve the mutual understanding and the friendship among all communities through football, to give the school boys an opportunity to develop their skills, technic and ability to raise the standard of school football in the island are some of the objectives of organising this event.

The champion team of the tournament will be awarded with a trophy along with a cash reward worth Rs 50,000 medals and certificates.The runners up team will receive Rs 25,000 with the runners-up trophy, medals and certificates. And the best goal keeper and most valuable player will also be awarded with an award, plaque and certificates.