The 10th edition of the Sanatan World Cup was launched in Sydney over the weekend in a grand ceremony.
Dignitaries from Sanatan World Cup Sports & Cultural Incorporated and Australian Sanatan Youth & Sports Incorporated were present, along with officials and guests from Australia Fiji Football Incorporated (AUFFI), New Zealand Fiji Football Incorporated (NZFFI), and other member delegates.
Speaking at the event, Neelesh Ram, President and Board of Governor of Sanatan World Cup Sports & Cultural Incorporated, announced that this year’s event would be bigger and better. He highlighted that the World Cup is a testament to their resilience and commitment to success.
“Sports have the power to bring us together. Through this World Cup event, we aim to unite our global Sanatan community and create an atmosphere that not only promotes sports but also celebrates our unique culture and heritage,” Ram said.
The World Cup will include sports and cultural events, featuring soccer, netball, volleyball, golf, and billiards. Teams from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Canada, and the United States have confirmed their participation.
“The organizing committee has been working tirelessly to ensure the event’s success, aiming to surpass the achievements of the last tournament held in Queensland,” Ram added.
He expressed pride in the Sanatan community in Sydney for hosting this prestigious tournament, remarking that the 10th Sanatan World Cup is set to be one of the largest ethnic World Cups globally.
Ram also noted that the World Cup will be sanctioned by the Fiji Football Association and thanked Fiji FA President Rajesh Patel and Chief Executive Mohammed Yusuf for their continuous support.
The World Cup is scheduled to take place from September 26-29 at the Blacktown Spartan Sporting Complex, sponsored by Rams Group of Companies.