Girl’s Cup Karachi: Empowering Girls through Cricket

Sports Jan, 20 2023
Girl’s Cup Karachi: Empowering Girls through Cricket
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Karachi: The Australian High Commission supported a girls' cricket clinic and tournament in Karachi in collaboration with the Jalaluddin Cricket Academy (JCA) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

 Australia aims to promote gender equality and empower girls through enabling them to participate in one of Pakistan's favourite sports – cricket. “The Australian High Commission has been sponsoring girls’ cricket in Pakistan since 2016,” Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins said. “We began with a single annual tournament in Islamabad but then expanded to Lahore and in Karachi.” “Our countries share a passion for cricket, and a key interest of Australia in Pakistan is to support gender equality so we’re very pleased to support this event,” Mr Hawkins said. “Cricket and other sports can help tear down barriers and stereotypes. Every time these girls hit a boundary or make a catch, they are taking a step towards greater equality.”  The girls attended a five-day coaching clinic in the lead-up to the competition. “We are very pleased to have the participation of first-class cricket coaches who helped to build confidence, foster team spirit and encourage the girls,” the High Commissioner said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 20 2023

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