New Delhi/Sano, Japan: The India–Japan Cricket International Friendship Match was held in Sano City, showcasing sportsmanship and strengthening the people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The match marked the opening of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of India–Japan diplomatic relations and brought together representative cricket teams from both countries for a memorable sporting encounter.
Ambassador Malik and Kazuhiro Fujii, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the match and joined the post-match awards ceremony. They congratulated and appreciated the players from both teams for their efforts and sporting spirit.
📍 Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano City, Japan
The friendship match highlighted how sport can serve as a bridge between India and Japan while adding a special sporting dimension to the 75th anniversary celebrations of diplomatic relations.