Cricket, chess, and community spirit will come together this summer as St. George’s Indian Orthodox Church, City of London, hosts a UK-wide sports tournament on Monday, 25th August 2025 at Gidea Park & Romford Cricket Club (RM2 6NP).
The day promises to be more than just sport — it’s a celebration of fellowship, teamwork, and the vibrant spirit of the Indian Orthodox community in the UK. With 11 cricket teams representing parishes from across the country and an exciting chess competition alongside, there’s something for everyone to cheer for.
Who’s Playing?
From North to South, East to West, parishes are uniting on the field:
- Northampton – St. Dionysius IOC
- Hayes – St. Mary’s IOC
- Chelmsford – St. Luke’s IOC
- Colchester – St. Stephens IOC
- Brockley – St. Gregorios IOC Cathedral
- Crawley – Holy Trinity IOC
- Canterbury – St. Gregorios IOC
- Bedford – St. Nicholas IOC
- City of London – St. George IOC
- Oxford – St. Mary’s IOC
- South Wales – Holy Innocents IOC Pilgrimage Church
Trophies & Prizes
There’s more than just glory at stake!
Cricket Champion – £300
Runner-Up – £150
Chess Champion – £75
Runner-Up – £50
A Day for Everyone
- With cricket matches, chess competitions, and the buzz of friendly rivalry, the tournament is set to be a family day out filled with joy, food, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to come, support their teams, and share in the excitement.
This much-anticipated event is being organised with the generous support of Life Protect Line Mortgage & Insurance Services, Jacob’s Corner, and Pinnacle Financial Solutions Ltd.
Contact the Coordinators
- Shainu Mathew – 07394 563375
- Tijo Philip – 07498 755027
“This tournament is more than just about cricket or chess — it’s about bringing our parishes together, building friendships, and celebrating our community spirit,” said the organisers. “We warmly welcome everyone to come and be part of this memorable day.”
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