Seventh SBI Remit UFN Running Cup Football Tournament concludes
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. United Football Nepal (UFN) has organized the seventh SBI Remit UFN Running Cup Football Tournament with an objective of promoting unity, goodwill and healthy lifestyle among the Nepali community in Japan.
A total of 40 teams took part in the tournament at the Shalom Sports Center in Tamado, Ibaraki Prefecture.TAG_OPEN_div_34 Of them, 8 veterans and 32 open teams participated. The tournament was further excited by the participation of athletes and spectators from different parts of Japan.
In the open group category, Oizumi FC won the title, while Mercury FC became the runners-up.TAG_OPEN_div_32 According to the organizers, a total of 10.20 million yen was awarded in the competition.
SBI Remit, the main sponsor of the tournament, has been providing international remittances and various financial services to foreign nationals residing in Japan.TAG_OPEN_div_30 The company has been continuously supporting social, cultural and sports activities to further strengthen relations with Nepali community.
Speaking at the event, Tirtha Karki, South Asia Head of SBI Remit, said, “It is a matter of pride for the company to collaborate with the Nepali community across Japan on a common platform through sports.TAG_OPEN_div_28 He also expressed his commitment that SBI Remit would not only provide remittance services but also contribute to the socio-economic development of the Nepali community.
Kono Yoshiyuki, Head of Sales, SBI Remit, and Ando Nobuo, President of the company, were present to observe the competition.TAG_OPEN_div_26 Appreciating the enthusiasm, discipline and dedication of the Nepali community in Japan, they expressed the belief that such events would further strengthen the relations between the community.
On the occasion, UFN President Surendra Lal Shrestha expressed gratitude to all the players, volunteers, supporters and sponsors who contributed to the success of the tournament.TAG_OPEN_div_24
Everest International (Tochigi) and NRNA Tochigi also collaborated and supported the tournament.TAG_OPEN_div_22 Meanwhile, SBI Remit has announced that 10 players including the best performers of the tournament will participate in the Mini Asia Soccer Tournament to be held in August. It is believed that the Nepali players in Japan will get an opportunity to showcase their talent at the international level.
Manoj Shrestha, General Secretary of Nepal-Japan Football Association, appreciated the active role played by SBI Remit in the promotion of community and sports.TAG_OPEN_div_20
SBI Remit will continue to support and participate in sports, cultural and community activities for the upliftment, unity and social development of the Nepali community in Japan in the days ahead.TAG_OPEN_div_18
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