Press Release

Jubail, August 27: DK and Udupi district committees of Indian Social Forum, Karnataka state organized 30 yards under arm knockout cricket tournament for social forum members at Al Falah ground recently. Thodar Friends emerged as champions while Jubail Attackers was runner-up of the tournament.

Asif Konchar of Jubail Attackers got best batsman award while best bowler and man of the match award bagged by Asif Thodar of Thodar Friends. Siddiq Thodar of Thodar Friends emerged man of the series of the tournament.

The stage program was led by Salim Udupi, president of Indian Social Forum, Udupi district. Sherief Addur, state president of Indian Social Forum, Karnataka delivered a preface talk. Karnataka state vice president Salim Davangere spoke on the occasion and gave the message of game spirit.

Chief guest of the event Fayaz N, general secretary, Karnataka spoke about the social activities of the forum and encouraged all the members to be part of it. Other guests on the dais were Siddiq Sathikal, general secretary of DK district, Jubail, Mohammed Sartaz Khan, manager Gulf Pipe Trading and Muneer, secretary of DK district, Jubail. Ashraf Kukkaje delivered the vote of thanks and coordinated the program.
A total of 19 teams participated in the tournament and 54 new members joined Indian Social Forum on this occasion. Dinner and soft drinks were arranged for all the participants and the audience. Salim Davangere, managing director of Gulf Pipe Trading sponsored the event.