United Peace Alliance had organized Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Trophy 9 A Side Soccer Tournament tenth consecutive year to mark the celebration to commemorate the 75th year of Sri Lanka and Pakistan Friendship. It was held at the Rathnam Playground, Colombo on Monday January 13 under the patronage of the leader of United Peace Alliance I.N.M. Miflar and Founder and Ex MMC Kaleel ur Rahuman.
There were 24 teams participated in the tournament and Battaramulla Sports Club beat Maligawatte Veterans in penalties and clinched the trophy.
Captain of the Battaramulla Sports Club Jihan Perera received the champion trophy with rupees 250, 000 cash prize from chief guest High Commissioner of Pakistan Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz.
Also runners up team Maligawatte Veterans, 3rd place Galle Legend Sports Club and 4th Place Java Lane Sports Club received cash prizes and awards.
Most Valuable Player of Battaramulla Sports Club Isuru Perera, Best Goal Keeper of Maligawatte Veterans Ajith Perera and Man of the Tournament of Battaramulla Sports Club Isuru Perera received awards, gold medals and certificates from the guests.
Colombo District Member of Parliament S. M. Marikkar, Former Members of Colombo Municipal Council M.P. Cader and S.M. Muzzamil with National Soccer Players Mohamed Amanullah and Akib Faizer including Pakistan High Commission senior officials and United Peace Alliance members were also present.