Media Release

Doha, Nov 4: To popularise the sport of Kabaddi and as part of the South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association's social service activities, a men's mat Kabaddi tournament will be held at the Aspire Dome Indoor Stadium on November 24.

The tournament is likely to see the participation of 10 teams and will be attended by distinguished guests and heads of various organizations. “All fans of Kabaddi are welcome to watch the competition on November 24,” said the organizers. The South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association, established in 1992, is affiliated to the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Qatar, comprises expats hailing from the southern part of Karnataka state in India, and organises various social and cultural programmes for the Indian expatriates in Qatar.

The president Abdul Razak presented the programme details at a press conference held recently. The vice president Kasim Udupi, general secretary Imran Bantwal, heads of the advisory committee, Abdullah Monu Moideen, Suhaib Ahmed Pandeshwar, and members from the sports department Mansoor, Rashid Kakkinje, Sameer Mahin were present.