The event is held each year to promote healthy living and to celebrate the diversity within the Ismaili Muslim community. Organizers spoke to NBC 5 about the significance of hosting the event in the DFW metroplex this year.
The games are intense, and the competition is fierce. Athletes converged on the metroplex to compete against their peers from across the U.S. They’re known as the United States Ismaili Games. The weekend activities included more than twenty sports including basketball, soccer, cricket, and volleyball.
Kiran Keshwani was one of the volleyball players from North Texas. She said the experience was surreal. “It’s my family support that allows me to be able to get out there and practice, and also the support of the people around me,” Keshwani said. “Together, we’re coming to do our best. And our slogan is one Jamaad which means we’re all one."
The games are hosted by the Ismaili Council for the Central United States. The Ismaili Muslim community is part of the Shia interpretation of the Muslim faith. Omar Samji is the communications coordinator for the council. He said one of the main objectives of the United States Ismaili Games is to promote the values of sportsmanship and foster a sense of community.
“Yes, you can tell people about your values and principles and what you believe. But a lot of it comes down to just sharing through actions our common values,” Samji said.Connecting you to your favorite North Texas sports teams as well as sports news around the globe.
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