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Ooredoo sponsors Premier Cricket League Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament

Published: 22 Feb 2020 - 10:06 am | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 09:50 am

The Peninsula

Doha: Qatar’s leading telecommunications operator has confirmed it is to be Official Telecommunications Sponsor for the upcoming 2020 Premier Cricket League Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament 2020. 

Organised by the Diplomatic Club, the event will be opened at an official ceremony at Asian Town International Cricket Stadium on February 22, 2020, which will also host the semi-finals, final and closing ceremony on March 21, 2020. League matches will take place at Lusail Grounds on February 29, March 7 and March 14. The Premier Cricket League Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament aims to provide an opportunity for cricket enthusiasts working in hotels to compete against cricketers from other hotels in a fun, friendly tournament. Up to 30 of the top hotels in Doha are set to participate. 

Speaking of the sponsorship, Manar Khalifa Al-Muraikhi – Director PR and Corporate Communications at Ooredoo – said: “We’re delighted to support this great event that encourages community cohesion and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle, in line with our corporate social responsibility strategy. Workers in hotels contribute immensely to the economy and tourist industry in Qatar, and we’re pleased to be able to work with the Diplomatic Club to give them this exciting opportunity. We wish all the teams the best of luck, and look forward to seeing some awesome cricket.”