Ismaili Games at Blacktown International Sportspark, Australia

Athletes unite on field for Ismaili champs

More than 1200 people attended the national Ismaili Sports Tournament over the Easter long weekend.

The Ismaili Sports Tournament for Australia and New Zealand was held across the Easter weekend with more than 370 athletes taking part.

The third biennial event was held at various locations across the Hills and western Sydney and was put on by a volunteer team of 350.

The torch arrives at the Ismaili Games opening ceremony. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
The under 16 100m sprint. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
Athletes warm up. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
Imram Maredia, Karim Sumar, Sahera Sumar and Nizar Kabani. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
The New Zealand team. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
Athletes at the opening ceremony. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
Shariq Ali, Shifa Dhanani, Salina Akbar and Alishba Kimji. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
The opening ceremony at Blacktown International Sports Park, Doonside. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
Imran Maredia and Karim Sumar light the flame. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au
The flame at the opening ceremony. Pictures: Peter Kelly, dailytelegraph.com.au

Source: Stacey Roberts – April 28, 2016 – Hills Shire Times DailyTelegraph

 

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