AAYA hosted the legend Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan giving speech at AAYA hosted event

Rashid Khan giving speech at AAYA hosted event Source: AAYA

Afghan Australian Youth Association has hosted an event where they have welcomed the Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan to Sydney Australia.


In the event last night many youth and elders have come together to honor and cheer their cricket star where some have performed traditional dances too. It was a like a dream come true, Said one of the participants. Youth from all different parts of Sydney have come together, and they had a chance to meet and great their star and photo opportunities.
AAYA event in Sydney
AAYA event in Sydney Source: AAYA
In his speech, Rashid Khan has praised the AAYA members for organizing such an event and said its always a good refresher for a player to be surrounded by their fellows. Speaking to SBS Pashto, Hameed Kherkhah one of the AAYA members has described the event a success and said there are more of such project designed to bring youths together. Please listen to the full report here


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