The US Consulate General in Lahore arranged a screening of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and the United States of America (USA).
Pakistani fans, including media personnel, members of the academia, and industry professionals, attended the gathering at a private residence on Thursday evening.
The 34th US Consul General in Lahore, Kristin K. Hawkins, thanked the participants for attending the event. Hawkins expressed her pleasure at hosting so many enthusiastic cricket fans. This was the first-ever match screening organized by the US Consulate in Lahore.
The participants applauded the consulate for promoting sports diplomacy and encouraging people-to-people contact. Enthusiastic sports fans watched the match on a large screen and praised the American team for their outstanding performance against a strong Pakistan team.
Cricket pundits had predicted a victory for Pakistan, but the shocking defeat at the hands of the USA created a buzz among fans of both teams. The guests held USA and Pakistan flags, painted their faces with mini flags of both countries and raised slogans in support of both teams, demonstrating sportsmanship.
