Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth Football League 2022-23 held its closing ceremony today, having sponsored over 1,200 footballers. Over the last five years, in partnership with Karachi United Foundation, this exemplary sporting initiative has engaged more than 5000 talented players and tens of community centres.
This year’s tournament began on 25 November 2022 and since then has seen more than 180 matches being played. Matches included different age categories such as:
44 matches amongst 20 teams in the Under-16 category
33 matches amongst 22 teams in the Under-14 category
29 matches amongst 12 teams in the Under-12 category
29 matches amongst 12 teams in the Under-10 category
34 matches amongst 10 teams comprising young girls
34 matches amongst 8 teams representing different schools
On the six-year partnership, Khadija Hashimi, Head, CABM, AME & Country Head, Pakistan, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan said, “Since inception, the SC KU Youth football league has gained real momentum and we are delighted to have touched the lives of over 5000 young people thus far. Through this league we have been able to bring together children from across different communities and backgrounds onto one level playing field through friendly competition. —PR
