India News, IAIE and AIBC organize sports networking event at the Metricon Stadium

from India News – Nov 1-15, 2021, Vol 2 Issue 9

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National Sports Chair, AIBC9th October 2021: It was a very fulfilling and memorable day when cricket brought two countries and generations together at the Metricon Stadium in Gold coast. The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) Sports Chair organised a very successful and impactful networking event in conjunction with the Queensland Cricket, Cricket Australia, Institute for Australia Engagement, India News and the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC).

The event was attended by over 75 people (due to Covid restrictions) and featured a traditional welcome of the guests, showcasing India’s soft power. Amongst the chief guests were Mrs Archana Singh, Honorary Consul Queensland, Ms Kirsten Pike, former Australian cricketer and deputy chair of Queensland Cricket Board, Mr Ryan Harris, former Australian cricketer, Mr John Buchanan, former Australian cricket team coach, Ms Angie Bell, Federal MP for Moncrieff, Mr Nik Senapati, President AIBC Queensland, Dr Ashutosh Misra, National Sports Chair, Mr Muthuraj Guruswamy and Dr Ram Mohan, members of executive committee, AIBC Queensland, Mr Ankit Taneja,Country Head, Mahindras, Mr Matt Smith,Home Solutions Metricon, and Mr Pushpinder Oberoi, Mr Manish Saini and Ms Ree Ali representing the ICGC.

The event was instrumental in creating a buzz around the ongoing series and also connecting our younger generation with the cricketing legends, for gathering some tips and lessons in cricket and leadership. The three cricketer panellists - Ms Kirsten Pike, Mr Ryan Harris and Mr John Buchanan shared their reflections on cricket, their professional experiences in general and against India, and the significance of the ongoing series. Mrs Archana Singh took note of the importance of sport and cricket in strengthening bilateral ties and Ms Angie Bell thanked the Indian community for their continued role in strengthening bilateral relations and multicultural ethos. The panellists were very impressed with the quality of the questions from the audience, especially the young ones and thanked the AIBC for inviting them to the event. Mr Nik Senapati also shared his remarks on behalf of the AIBC and underlined the significance of sport in building stronger relations.

Mr Ankit Taneja and Mr Matt Smith profiled their businesses before the audience and dignitaries, and expressed their happiness in providing sponsorship to the event. Dr Ashutosh Misra ended the proceedings with a vote of thanks on behalf of AIBC. After the event, the guests proceeded to the stadium to watch the match.