Abu Dhabi: KCO – Abu Dhabi, a premier organization based in Abu Dhabi and a household name among the Mangalorean Catholic Community in UAE, organized throw ball and volley ball tournaments on Friday January 23, 2015 at Abu Dhabi Indian School ground.
It was a very beautiful day and wonderful weather added colour to the tournament. The master of the ceremony Vivek Searrao welcomed all the teams, sponsors, guests and audience. He wished success to the teams before the match began.
The chief guests Ronald Pinto of M.D M/S Hysnna International LLC; Natarajan the President, ISC; Leo and Lavina Rodrigues of M.D.M/S Al Mazroui & Clvey Automobiles Abu Dhabi; Sudhir Kumar Shetty the COO Global UAE Exchange and Sarvotham Shetty the President of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha. They were honored with flower bouquets by the KCO members.
Michael D’Silva President, KCO Abu Dhabi in his welcome speech requested all team members to play the games in a sportsmen spirit and wished them good luck.
Guest of honour, Sudhir Kumar Shetty the COO Global UAE Exchange spoke on the occasion and requested all players to stick to the ethics of the game and have healthy competition.
The National Anthem of UAE and INDIA was sung by all before the match started. The oath taking ceremony was led by Doreen. KCO throw ball team member and soon after all the guests released the balloons in the air and inaugurated the tournament.
The inauguration of throw ball match was done by Lavina Rodrigues along with other guests and team captains. The matches were held throughout and all matches were held in a very healthy competitive way and professional manner. All the teams and referees were briefed prior to matches on ethics of the games.
Men Throwball teams:
Bunts Dubai, KCO Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Mogaveers Dubai, Konkans Dubai, Mangalore Konkans, and Pacific Stars.
Women Throwball teams:
Bunts Dubai, KCO Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Mogaveers Dubai, Konkans Dubai, Mangalore Konkans, Specific Stars, Abu Dhabi Indian School and St. Josephs Abu Dhabi.
Volley Ball teams:
Saifah Chilly Willy, Karaval Milan A, Karaval Mila B and Indian Spikers
In the league matches Karnataka Sangha, Bunts Dubai, KCO and Konkans Dubai reached the Semi-Finals of Men’s teams while in the Women’s teams: Konkans Dubai, Bunts Dubai, KCO and Mangalore Konkans acquired a place in the semi-finals.
In the Volley Ball matches, Indian Spikers eventually managed to overcome Karaval Milan A and won the match in the three sets. 25-23, 18-25, 14-16.
However, in the finals, Bunts Dubai (Men) beat Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha while Bunts Dubai ladies beat Mangalore Konkans and won the trophies.
In a colorful prize distribution ceremony trophies and medals were given to the champions and runners up teams. Best individual performers were awarded with trophies as well.
Winners:
Sujit – Best Striker (Indian Spikers) – Volley Ball
Stanely – Best All Rounder (Karaval Milan A) – Volley Ball
Shashi Lekha – Best Striker (Bunts Dubai) Women Throwball
Jane – Best All Rounder (Mangalore Konkans) Women Throwball
Deepak – Best Striker (Bunts Dubai) Men Throwball
Dinraj – Best All-rounder (Bunts Dubai) Men Throwball
Match officials were honored with mementos for their service
Event concluded with a vote of thanks by Canute Pinto KCO. The daylong event was compered by Vivek Serrao.
