MCA Hosts South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas at Wankhede Stadium
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Synopsis
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas visited Wankhede Stadium, warmly welcomed by MCA President Ajinkya Naik. He participated in a friendly cricket match and promoted South Australia for business and education during his Indian tour.
Key Takeaways
- Premier Peter Malinauskas visited Wankhede Stadium.
- MCA President Ajinkya Naik presented a memento.
- Ashish Shelar joined the event with a memento presentation.
- Friendly cricket match included underprivileged children.
- The visit aims to promote South Australia for business.
Mumbai, March 27 (NationPress) The Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, arrived at the renowned Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, receiving a warm reception from Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik, who honored him with a special memento.
During this visit, Ashish Shelar, Minister of Information Technology & Cultural Affairs for the Government of Maharashtra, was also presented with a memento by the MCA. Various MCA officials and Apex Council Members joined the festivities.
As part of the event, Peter Malinauskas engaged in a friendly exhibition cricket match alongside MCA officials and disadvantaged children. Former MCA President Ashish Shelar participated, further enhancing the atmosphere of joy.
Premier Peter Malinauskas, accompanied by a delegation of state officials, is currently on an official tour of India, having previously visited Ahmedabad. The purpose of this tour is to promote South Australia to Indian corporate sectors for business and educational initiatives.
The MCA recently celebrated the golden jubilee of the construction of the iconic Wankhede Stadium, known for hosting the final of the 2011 World Cup, which saw victory for the home team, India.
To commemorate the stadium's golden jubilee, MCA organized a series of remarkable events. These included honoring captains from Mumbai’s men’s and women’s teams, players from the first-ever first-class match held at Wankhede Stadium in 1974, former Elected Managing Committee members, and representatives from the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai.
