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DK Smashers win KKMA challengers cup

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Kuwait, January 3: Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association’s Sports Wings hosted the flood light KKMA challenger’s cup-2011, volleyball tournament at Indian community school Khaithan in Kuwait on 30th December-2010.


The event began Thursday evening at 7PM and continued till 1.30 AM.  Twelve teams participated in a parade followed by the national anthem of Kuwait and India.


Flood light shining brightly with breezy winds blowing and bringing the cool winter season at his peak did not deter the spirited participants of 12 Teams and also the overwhelming crowds who witnessed the tournament.


KKMA has organized several successful socio cultural programs and activities in the past and the aim of organizing this Volley ball event is to create a sportsmanship environment among KKMA members and the spectators. KKMA Sport Wing also encourages its members to participate in activities which help in one's physical growth and development. This event is even very special as it greets the 10th anniversary of KKMA which is going to celebrate throughout the year of 2011 by launching various social projects.


S.M Basheer did the welcome address.  KKMA Chairman Sageer Trikarpur delivered the introduction speech.  The Tournament was inaugurated by Mr. Pancili Varkey, Country Manager of UAE Exchange Center.  Mr. Vijayan Karayil, Honorable Secretary of ICSK Board of Trustees was present as a Chief Guest.  Mrs. Helen Pinto, Manager Behbehani car Rental and Hassan Yusuf president KMWA also graced the occasion as guests.


Guests and KKMA MC Members took the guard of honor for each match respectively.


The following 12 teams from various KKMA branches in Kuwait participated in this tournament:

1) D.K- Smashers

2) Hassawi- Galaxy

3) Abbasiya- fellows

4) Farwaniya- Adil Perachi

5) City-Tigers1

6) Hawally- booming

7) DK-Shooters

8) Salmiya- Challengers

9) Sabhan-Riders

10) Fahaheel-Brothers

11)Abu Halifa-Full Joly

12) City-Tegers2


The Tournament was conducted in the knockout format. 2 teams of each pool proceeded to the quarter-finals.  All the matches showcased immense talent and everyone was marveled by the sportsmanship of each team. The semifinal match was conducted in a league format and best 2 teams were qualified to the final.


Abu Halifa - Full Joly, DK-Shooters, & DK-Smashers were qualified to the semi-final and displayed the thrilling game of volleyball. Finally D.K-Smasher and DK-Shooters reached the final, DK-Smashers won the KKMA Challengers Cup 2011 with 2-0 sets in a close fighting contest.  The final match has displayed one of the best entertaining and exiting Volleyball games as both the teams had the experienced, skilled and professional players. KKMA-DK branch has successfully retained the challengers’ cup in a row.


The exciting day came to an end with the prize distribution ceremony. KKMA Management Committee distributed the trophies to all the winners. Najeeb of Abbasiya Branch was awarded as the Best Smasher by Mr. N.A Muneer, Vice-chairman of KKMA. Majid of DK Branch was awarded as the Best All Rounder by Akber Siddiq (Vice-Chairman of KKMA.


Winners & Runner Up individual medals are awarded by Shabeer Mandoli and Ibrahim Kunnil (Working President).  Special gifts to the final teams were awarded by K. Basheer (Organizing Secretary).


The Winners Trophy was Awarded to the D.K. Smashers by Mr. Sageer Trikarpur (Chairman of KKMA) and the Runner’s Up DK-Shooters were awarded by Mr. Abdul Fatah (President of KKMA).


Match Referees were felicitated by A.P Abdul Salam (General Secretary) and Hassan Yusuf (President KMWA).


The successful tournament event was conducted under the supervision of B.M Iqbal (Vice President) with able support from S.M Basheer (DK Branch President) and S.M Farooq (Sports Director).  KKMA Vice-Chairman N.A Muneer concluded the event with a vote of thanks.

 

 

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