PESHAWAR: University of Peshawar won InterMadressah and University Cricket League title at the final played at Hayatabad Sports Complex here on Saturday.

Advisor to Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif attended the event as a chief guest.

He said that such tournaments were instrumental in nurturing skilled athletes capable of representing the nation on national and international stages.

The `Inter-Madressah and University Cricket League for Peace` united young players from diverse educational backgrounds on a shared platform. For the past two months, around 130 players from five prominent seminaries and five leading universities across the province participated in the cricket tournament.

The event was organised jointly by Inter-Religious Council for Reconciliation and Advocacy (Ircra) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Barrister Saif lauded the participants for showcasing outstanding skills and sportsmanship, making the tournament a remarkable success. `The talent in our madressah is truly inspiring.

Events like these not only showcase their abilities but also pave the way for identifying future sporting stars for Pakistan,` he added.

He also lauded Ircra and commended the collective efforts of religious leaders and universities in making the tournament a resounding success.

Barrister Saif urged students from both universities and seminaries to carry the same passion, teamwork and dedication they displayed on the field into their practical lives. He added that by contributing positively to society, they could become exemplary ambassadors of progress and harmony.

Mohammad Israr Madani, the president of Ircra, on the occasion highlighted the transformative power of sports as a medium for peace-building, especially among youth from different socio-religious backgrounds. He thanked all partner institutions and reiterated commitment Ircra to sustaining such cross-sectoral collaborations in the future. Bureau Report