5th Inter-school Rugby Tournament held in Islamabad
Rugby matches among teams from various schools of Islamabad were played in 5th Inter-school tournament 2009, held at F-10/1 rugby ground. Teams from Beacon house school system, City School, DHA Lahore, Global System of Integrated Studies (GSIS), Westminster played in the tournament. Matches were divided into groups on the basis of age and class. In final match between the teams of A-level group, GSIS won against Westminster school by 15-0. In O level group, GSIS won against City school by 20-0 and in junior group consisting of 6th and 7th classes, GSIS defeated Westminster school by 35-0. Adnan from Westminster, Mustafa Mehdi and Ali Dawood from GSIS school system were declared best players of the tournament An exhibition rugby match between teams of Red Bull and Air Blue was also played in the tournament. No team could win the match. Director sports Capital Development Authority Mr. Sana-ullah Aman was chief guest who distributed shields and certificates to successful teams. While talking to media, he said that CDA is always willing to promote sports’ activities in capital. Islamabad rugby football club and GSIS rugby football club successfully organized the 5th Inter-school rugby tournament 2009. The tournament was sponsored by Air Blue, Red Bull and CDA. Islamabad rugby club and GSIS rugby club especially thanked to CDA for its continuous support in organizing this successful sports event.

Category: NATIONAL

Date:2009-01-24 19:11:28