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Integration Cup: Mustafa Khassim

integration cup: We have youth willing to expose their talents, said tournament organizer Mustafa Khassim, according to CBC. I don't want to see a young talented kid who could have been something for Saskatchewan remain in the streets.'- Mustafa Khassim According to Khassim, there was a lot of interest in the tournament and some teams had to be turned away due to the size of the venue. The four-day soccer tournament has been a work in progress for the Regina Youth Immigrant Sports Development Centre. Khassim, who moved to Canada from Somalia five years ago, said activities like the Integration Cup are needed for immigrants. I don't want to see a young talented kid who could have been something for Saskatchewan remain in the streets. We have to spend our time and resources with the youth, said Khassim. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.