CapitaLand Investment’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), organized the fifth edition of its Futsal Tournament, the Ascott Premier League. The tournament saw Chennai’s diplomatic community coming together for this year’s coveted title. The tournament was organized in association with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency. The trophy for Ascott Premier League was unveiled by Member of the Lok Sabha, Dayanidhi Maran, and –Hon’ble Minister of Charitable Endowments of Tamil Nadu, P. K. Sekar Babu in the presence of other dignitaries from the diplomatic community.
Speaking at the event, Rohan Rakendath, Area General Manager, Ascott International Management, India said, “We are elated to host a successful fifth edition of the Ascott Premier League. We are also extremely appreciative of the support extended by UNHCR in organizing this annual event that offers an excellent platform for promoting fitness and harmony amongst the diplomatic communities based in Chennai. The Ascott Premier League is also an opportunity for the UN refugees to demonstrate their skills in this exciting sporting event.”
Commenting on the initiative, a spokesperson from UNHCR said: “Sports engages displaced children and youth actively and meaningfully. For those forcibly displaced, like refugees, engaging in sports is more than a leisure activity as it empowers refugee communities with their skilled sportsmanship and helps them forge closer ties with the host communities and provides the space for healing and growth.”
