Hameedians FC officially launched the jerseys for the upcoming Hameedians Sevens 7-A-Side Football Tournament 2026 during a special media briefing and jersey unveiling ceremony held at the Al-Haj A.H.M. Fowzie Hall of Hameed Al Hussainie College, Colombo.
The event brought together the college principal, tournament sponsors, distinguished guests, team captains, representatives of participating teams, members of the Old Boys’ Association, media personnel and the Executive Committee of Hameedians FC.Welcoming the gathering, Tournament Committee Chairman Mohamed Imran Hussein outlined the vision behind the annual tournament, emphasizing its role in strengthening ties among old boys while promoting football excellence and sportsmanship among both past and present students of the college.Principal Mrs. Shaniya Deen commended Hameedians FC for its continued contribution to the development of football within the institution and acknowledged the support provided by the college’s alumni towards advancing school sports.
Chairman of the Education Committee of the Old Boys’ Association, Azreen Zaheed, also addressed the audience, highlighting the importance of alumni engagement in nurturing future generations.The tournament’s main sponsor for 2026, TruRout, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting youth and sports development through its partnership with Hameedians FC. During the ceremony, the official sponsorship cheque was presented by Munazer, Founder Chairman of TruRout, to the Principal and Executive Committee members of Hameedians FC.One of the key highlights of the evening was the official unveiling of the team jerseys for the competing sides by sponsors and distinguished guests. Hameedians FC also presented commemorative mementos to sponsors and partners in appreciation of their continued support.
The event further featured the official tournament draw, conducted by team captains under the supervision of Tournament Committee Chairman Mohamed Imran Hussein, setting the stage for another exciting edition of the competition.Now in its sixth season, the Hameedians Sevens Football Tournament has established itself as one of the most anticipated sporting events among the college’s old boys, fostering camaraderie, healthy competition and lifelong friendships through sport.The Hameedians Sevens Football Tournament 2026 – Season 6 is scheduled to take place on 13 and 14 June 2026 at Campbell Park, Colombo 08. Teams representing various generations of Hameedians will compete in three categories – Under 40, Over 40 and Over 50 – in a celebration of football, fellowship and community spirit.
Colombo pulse sports desk
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