Russian embassy claims soccer league title

ISLAMABAD: Russian embassy came from behind to take Leisure League Diplomats Season II title overtaking Brazil Embassy on points.

The 3-3 draw against Brazil helped Russian Embassy claim top position in the league and the honor of becoming champions for the first time in a sporting event in the diplomatic mission’s history in Pakistan. Eight teams representing embassies of Brazil, Spain, Japan, Iran, Thailand, Russia, China and Mixed International played 14 matches each on double league basis.The mixed international team contained players of France, England, Sweden and Nigeria embassies.

The closing ceremony of the 14-week long league was held at a local hotel where Minister of Privatization and Aviation and former President and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Mian Soomro graced the occasion as chief guest.