Debut of Neuland Lions: A Cricket Team of Refugees Makes Its Mark
The Neuland Lions, a groundbreaking cricket team in Germany, are all set to make their first official appearance in a tournament at THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg e.V. in Flottbek. This unique team, consisting entirely of Afghan refugees, will be competing in their inaugural tournament before they take to the field for their first league games in the upcoming indoor season.
The Neuland Lions are part of the HTB, and while they are still in search of a sponsor for their field and indoor shoes, they have already received initial support from Cricket Hamburg e.V. association, who donated the team's equipment. The players, who have previously played cricket in their home country, travel independently to training and games.
The DRK district association Hamburg-Harburg is sponsoring the Neuland Lions' jerseys, and interested individuals can contact DRK fundraiser Viktoria Ehlers via email at [email protected] for potential support of the team.
The first official tournament for the Neuland Lions is scheduled for Sunday at 10 am. The team's members cover their own club membership fees. The Neuland Lions are the first German cricket team in league play to be made up entirely of refugees, making their debut a significant milestone in the world of German sports.
For those seeking more information about sponsorship opportunities for the Neuland Lions, it is recommended to reach out to German cricket associations, refugee sports initiatives in Germany, or the Neuland Lions’ official channels if available.
The Neuland Lions, having achieved prominence as the first German cricket team in league play composed entirely of refugees, are also enthusiasts of other sports such as mixed-martial-arts for their self-defense training. Moreover, as they prepare for their inaugural tournament in mixed sports in the near future, they continue to seek sponsors for their sporting equipment and gear, beyond their current sponsorship for their jerseys.
