Report : Bellevision News Network
Pics: Jovin Pangla - Daijiworld
Dubai, Nov 12: In one of the most thrilling matches held during the Bellevision Volly Ball and Throw Ball Tournament organized for the first time by Bellevison. Bunts Dubai defeated their arch rivals Jashan Dubai in the straight set while in the Volleyball Match Dolphin RAK Ace Spikers defeated Saifa Chilley Willey also in the straight sets. In the most exiting tournament held for the first time by Bellevision in association with Konkans Dubai fifteen Volleyball Teams and eight Throwball teams participated.
Throwball Champions - Bunts Dubai
Volleyball Champions - Ace Spikers
Throwball runner-up - Jashan Dubai
Volleyball runner-up - Saifa Chilliwilly
The Bellevision tourney was held at Sharjah Wanderers Club on 11 November, 2011 where more than 250 young people across UAE participated in the tournament. It was a bright and sunny day and everything went as maticulasaly planned by Bellevision thought the tournament was held for the first time Bellevision, there was no lack of experience and it was one of the well organized and all the matches were held in co-ordial atmosphere.
The main goal of the event was to raise awareness of the universal language of sport in bringing people together, and to encourage young adults to lead healthy lives.
The event began with the welcome speech from Bellevision president Ronald Dsouza. Both UAE and India were honored with their respective national Anthem. The tournament was inaugurated by the release of balloons and dove by the chief guest and other delegates.
Sudhir Shetty the COO of UAE Exchange Global was the chief guest of this function and Mr Ronald Aranha the Guest of Honor.
The message of the Chief-guest inspired the athletes and others in the field of sports and games and the Guest of Honor praised Bellevision UAE for organizing the event and for all the hard work put forward in making this event happen.
The Oath taking activity was carried on by Konkan Dubai team captain Marina Menezes.
The Throw Ball matches were symbolically inaugurated by Juliana Noronha & Dr. Diana and Volley Ball match by Lancy Madtha and Ronald Aranha.
The inaugural function was compeered by RJ Yamini of Radio Spice.
The entire commentary for the sports event was done by Uttam Menezes a well-known MC in U.A.E. and Roshini Lobo acompanied by Anil Pinto and Vincent Lobo who made the event lively with their live wire commentary.
The morning session was held matches between all the teams and all of the teams fought for the semi-finals birth but only four each teams could make it. In the Volley Ball matches; Doldhin RAK Ace Spikers, Quarry Miners, Chilly-Willy and Saifah Chill-Villy could reach the semi-finals where in the Throw Ball matches Bunts Dubai, Bellevision, Jashan Dubai and Karnataka Sangha Abu Dhabi.
A sumptuous buffet from Canara Restaurant was organized for all the participants as well for the sport enthusiastic who attended the tournament.
In the afternoon section involved Semi-finals and finals match. In the most thrilling finish, Bunts Dubai and Jashan Dubai reached the finals while in Volley Ball, Dolphin
RAK Ace Spikers and Saifah-Chilly-Willy reached the finals.
In the throw-ball both the teams were equally good and really fought for the top spot and eventually in the third set defeated Jashan Dubai and reached the top posiiton.
However, in the Volley Ball match, it was one sided game as Dolphin RAK Ace Spikers easily defeated Saifah-Chilly-Willy in the straight sets.
Special attraction of the event was the exhibition volley ball match between two veteran teams Titan knicks and Clouds Nine comprising of former universities, state and national level players.Titan Knicks emerged as winners in straight sets.
A brief stage programme was held for honouring sponsors of the event and they were felicitated by floral bouquettes by the President of Bellevision Ronald D’Souza. Satish Venkatramana the MD of Chilly Willy trading LLC was the chief guest for the event and Mr. Walter Nandalike the editor in chief of daijiworld.com was the guest of Honor. Ronald Saby the MD of Bluechem, Wilfred menezes the MD of Omnitec security systems, Stan D’Souza the MD of dragon Engineering and Praveen Shetty the MD of Fortune Group of Hotels were also present on the dais.
Wilfred Menezes the MD of Omnitec securities LLC spoke on this moment and set a new standard for the Bellevision Tourney in the years to come.
The auction for the raffle tickets was carried out by Mr. Ronald Shabi and Mr. Uttam Menezes.
A veteran sport personality Marina Menezes was honoured and felicitated by Bellevion team for her outstanding support to sports during her entire carrier in U.A.E. She was presented with a traditional Shawl by Stany D’Souza, a memento and flower bouquet.
The winning trophies were presented by Satish Venkataramana of Chilly-Willy and Praveen Kumar Shetty of Fortune Hotel Apartments.
The outstanding atheltics and teams were also recognized esp. for well-disciplined teams. In the Volley Ball teams the prize was given to Quarry Mining and in the Throw Ball the prize was received by Pacific Pearls Dubai.
Vote of Thanks was proposed by Vice-President Manoj D’Souza.
The closing ceremony was compeered by Roshni Lobo.
Bellevision in association with Konkan's Dubai would like to thank each and everyone for making this day a big success
Individual Prize Winners :
Volleyball
1. All Rounder – Vivek Bolar (Quarry Mining)
2. Best Passer – Sarfaraj Sr. (Saifah Chilley Willey)
3. Best Smasher –Sujeeth Acharya (Dolphin RAK Ace Spikers)
Throw Ball
1. All Rounder – Nalini D. Kotian (Jashan Dubai)
2. Best server – Arshitha Shetty (Bunts Dubai)
3. Best Smasher – Shakila Shetty (Bunts Dubai)
Event Sponsor
Fast track Contracting LLC Ronald Aranha
Co-Sponsor
1 Chilley Willey Trading Co. LLC Sateesha Venkatramana
2 Globelink Westar Shipping Co LLC Martin Aranha
3 Bluechem LLC Ronald Sabestian D'Souza
4 Omnitec Security Systems LLC Wilfred Menezes
Support Sponsor
1 UAE Exchange Sudhir Kumar Shetty
2 Integrated Frieght & Logistics Lancy Madtha
3 Pearl Printing Press LLC Simon Noronha
4 Merit Fright Systems Co. LLC. Joseph Mathais
5 Canara Restaurant Leo D'Souza
6 ABL Electomechanical LLC Agnel D'Souza
7 Dragon Enginnering LLC Stanly D'Souza
8 Blue Nile Shipping
9 National Transport Co. LLC Richard Castelino
10 Intermaritime Certification Services