Indian High Commissioner to Malawi Amararam Gujar has said sports is vital in promoting unity and social interaction in society.
Gujar made the remarks during the 77th Foundation Day of Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrations at Indian Country Club in Lilongwe on Sunday.
He said the event was a good platform for interacting with people.
“Sports plays a crucial role in building team spirit in society. It was a good platform for networking and interacting. We came here to have fun and enjoy,” he said.
Gujar participated in all sporting activities at the event.
- Advertisement -
As part of activities, High Commission XI played a friendly cricket match against Indian Forum XI.
Patrons also participated in a tug of war in men’s and women’s categories.
Indian Forum XI won the friendly cricket match but the High Commission triumphed in the tug of war.
The High Commission of India, in conjunction with Indian Country Club and Indian Community Forum in Lilongwe, organised the event.
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Indian Country Club Lilongwe Vice Chairperson Jayantilel Kotecha hailed the Indian High Commission for organising the event.
“The event helps bring communities together and also promotes unity. We interacted and shared ideas but we also had fun through the day,” Kotecha said.
Foundation Day is celebrated on April 9.
