My first Magazine April 2018 | Page 10

SPORTS HPNE Women’s Cricket Championship I t is rare to witness a new sport getting adopted by people around you. HPites recently got the opportunity to see the very first edition of HPNE Women’s Cricket Championship. Filled with happiness and enthusiasm, the event saw participation in huge numbers, with a promise for making it a success and to keep the spirits high in the years to come. The event saw participation from 56 women cricketers, the flag bearers of the sport. The event also marked one of the largest attendances in the history of sporting events organised at HP Nagar East (HPNE). THE BACKGROUND HP Nagar East, Mumbai hosts several sporting events every year. The HPNE Club Committee and the 10 ISSUE 1 2018 HP Nagar East Office collaborate closely to organise various cultural and recreational programmes for the residents. Cricket being one of the most popular sports, draws huge participation from all sections of the colony. approached, no significant change was