Media Release
Oman, Oct 29: To commemorate their 28 years of togetherness in Oman, the organizing team of Bunts of Oman conducted a grand sports fiesta for the Bunts in Oman. This was a twin day event.
The cricket tournament was held on October 9 at the GPDCO ground in Al Khuwair, Oman. The annual sports event concluded on October 23 with a family fun day which was attended by a large number of bunt families residing in Oman. This year’s event is titled Buntara Vaibhava 2015 showcasing the grandeur and extraordinary cultural heritage of the bunts.
Organizing Committee members ‘Buntara Vaibhava 2015'
Sharmila Narayan Shetty and Narayan Shetty
Shruthi Deeraj Shetty and Deeraj Shetty
Shepali Krishnaprasad Shetty and Krishna Prasad Shetty
Shradhaa Sandesh Rai and Sandesh Rai
Shwetha Vinay Shetty and Vinay Shetty
Rashmi Prasanna Budale and Prasanna Budale
Vindhya Dinesh Shetty and Dinesh Shetty
Bina Gunapal Shetty and Gunapal Shetty
Poornima Shivaprasad Ariga and Shiva Prasad Ariga
Surekha Satyaprasad Rai and Satya Prasad Rai
The cricket tournament was inaugurated by senior bunt members Rathnakar Shetty and Bhaskar Shetty by popping open the confetti shooter. Sumuka Friends and Guthu XI, reached the finals by facing strong competition from other playing teams. In a close encounter and a nail-biting final match, Guthu X1 team from Sohar beat Sumuka Friends to win the finals.
The family sports day was held on October 23 at the Wadi Kabir Sports Complex ground from 8 am onwards. Jaganath Rai a senior member inaugurated the event by releasing a bunch of colorful balloons. Games such as volley ball, throw ball, ladies cricket and other fun games were held for all age groups. The ladies wing of the Buntara Vaibhava team efficiently managed the entire show by conducting unique and exciting fun games for the entire family .
”Overall the cricket tournament and the family sports day was a grand success with participation of large number of Bunts. We are thankful to all the participants and sponsors of the event. We are expecting the same enthusiasm for the upcoming Bunts annual get together which will be held on November 13 at Le Grand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel, Ruwi,” said the Buntara Vaibhava 2015 team.
The organizers thanked the following sponsors for their wholehearted support. Diwakar Shetty (multitech for lunch and shades), Ganesh R Shetty (sound system and DJ), Jaganath Rai and team (logistics and venue cleanliness), Ashok Shetty (Nabil Biscuits), Ramanand Shetty (Euro Star, Oman), Pradeep Shetty and Suresh J Shetty (breakfast and evening snacks for family sports day), Venugopal Bhandary, Balakrishna Shetty and Santhosh Shetty (breakFast and lunch for the cricket tournament), Vasanth Shetty for sponsoring the GPDCO cricket ground, Muralidhar Shetty (IBN Sinha pharmacy) Vijay and Suresh (volleyball and throwball umpires), Avinash, Umesh Pai and Ajith (cricket umpires), Mumtaz Tea, Muscat Pharmacy, Oasis Water company, IFFCO Ice creams, National Mineral Water Company, Al Ahlia Gulf Line, Oman Refreshments Company and Bank Muscat.
Winners and runners details
Cricket tournament: Winners are Guthu XI and runners up are Sumuka Friends. Participating teams are Bunt strikers, Buntara Javaner, Buntara Chavadi, Kayyara Kinhanna Rai (KKR team), Ramee Royals, Guthinar XI, Kateel Bunts, Kudla Friends-A, Kudla Friends-B, Pokri Bunts-A, Pokri Bunts-B, Sahara.
Volleyball: Winners are Sumuka Friends and runners up are Sahara A. Participating teams are Buntara Javaner, KKR, Namma Kudla, Sahara-B, Pokri Bunts-A, Pokri Bunts-B, Guthinar XI, Guthu XI, Kateel Bunts, Muscat Bunts-A, Muscat Bunts-B.
Throwball (Women): Winners are Karavali Bunts and runners up are Guthu XI. Participating teams are V-Friends, Muscat Bunts.
Women’s cricket: Winners are Guthu XI and runners up are V-Friends. Participating teams are Karavali Bunts, Bunts XI.
Tug of war (Men): Winners are Sumuka Friends and runners up are Pokri Bunts. Participating teams are Kateel Bunts, KKR, Buntara Javaner, Muscat Friends, Guthu XI.
Tug of War (Women): Winners are Karavali Bunts and runners up are Guthu XI. Participating teams are V-Friends, Fun Friends.
Fun games winners and runners details
Passing the Parcel, age group KG 1 and below: Winner- Tanvi Laxman Shetty, Runner Up- Harshil Harish Shetty.
Find your pair, age group KG II and 1st std: Winner- Anchith Arun Rai, Runners Up- Sannidhi Venugopal Bhandary and Vrishti Gunapal Shetty.
Running race, age group KG II and 1st std: Winner- Arnav Jayaraj Shetty, Runner Up- Vrishti Gunapal Shetty.
Pick the right candy, age group 2nd-4th std: Winner- Samarth chandrashekhar, Runner Up- Akarsh Arunakar Shetty.
Crawl in the dark, age group 2nd-4th std: Winner- Akarsh Arunakar Shetty, Runner Up- Vridhi Harinath Adapa.
Brinjal challenge, age group 5th-7th Std: Winner- Sparsha Kishore Shetty, Runner Up- Disha Chandrahasa Shetty.
Balloon blast (parent/kid), age group 5th-7th std: Winner- Radha Suresh Shetty, Runner Up- Ananya Rajshekhar Shetty.
Toss and walk, age group 8th-12th std: Winner- Tushar Surendra Shetty, Runner Up- Chirag Prakash Shetty.
Sponge Relay Race, category Ladies team game: Winners- Shwetha A Shetty, Pavithra M Shetty, Nisha A Rai, Jyothi P Shetty, Sangita P Shetty.
Roll the melon, age group category Women: Winner- Sushma K Shetty, Runner Up- Vanishree N Shetty.
Bowl Race, age group category Women: Winner- Jyothi Vijay Shetty, Runner Up- Vidya Vaman Shetty.
Bandi Race, age group category Women: Winner- Pavithra J Shetty, Runner Up- Surekha D Shetty.
Board Walk (team), age group category Women: Winners- Veena S Shetty, Vinutha C Shetty, Shyna G Shetty.
Dizzy Bat, age group category Men: Winner- Dhanraj B Shetty, Runner Up- Sachin Hegde.
Board Walk (team), age group category Men: Winners- Suraj, Ganesh, Pritham.
Musical Hula-Hoop, age group category Couple: Winners- Sashidhar and Saroja Shetty, Runners Up- Sandeep and Shruthi Shetty.
Strip your Hubby, age group category Couple: Winners- Sukumar and Veena Shetty, Runners Up- Sudhin and Sandhya Shetty.