Over 15,000 people enjoyed the weekend of sports at this year’s Shaheedi Tournament in Griffith, NSW.
Griffith Mayor John Dal Broi, speaking at the 21st chapter of Shaheedi Tournament has congratulated the local community for organizing the biggest community event of Griffith.
“It is wonderful day to see so many people from the community. This is the biggest sporting event Griffith has ever seen.”
“On behalf of council, we would like to present the organizing committee a cheque of $10,000$ towards putting these games on.”
While speaking to SBS Punjabi, Mayor Johan Dal Broi also thanked the Indian community for their contribution for upgrading the local hospital.
The Sikh games organising committee member, Jaswinder Singh Maavi thanked the council for this donation.
“It is very kind of them to acknowledge the fact that it is the biggest community meet of this area.
“We have served free food and drinks to more than 15,000 spectators over two days. It is a collective effort where community raises money via donations to organize this annual community event.”
“We really appreciate this financial contribution from the council,” said Mr Mavi.
Every June long weekend, the Sikh community hold a two-day event at Ted Scobie Oval against the backdrop of Scenic Hill in Griffith.
The annual meet is a representation of the Sikh community’s competitive spirit, an event that forms an integral part of the community’s social calendar.
