Media Release
Mangaluru, Feb 23: The much-awaited Land Trades Community Cup – season 4 witnessed an overwhelming response from customers and apartment communities of Land Trades. The annual sports extravaganza, held at Padua High School Ground, brought together residents for a vibrant day filled with spirited competition, celebration, and community bonding.
The event began on an energetic note with a lively warm-up Zumba session conducted by the team from Studio 6, setting the tone for the day. A total of six teams battled it out in the men’s cricket championship, while three teams competed in the women’s throwball championship. Conceptualized and organized by Land Trades Builders & Developers, the Community Cup has grown into a much-anticipated extended family sports day, encouraging participation from residents of all age groups, including children.
Inauguration and participation
This season saw enthusiastic participation from societies such as Solitaire, Maurishka Palace, Sai Grandeur, Habitat 154, and Nakshatra, along with teams representing Land Trades. The event was inaugurated by office bearers of various apartment owners’ associations, who unveiled the trophies and marked the opening ceremony with a ceremonial balloon release.
The event was graced by key representatives Dr Prasad from Solitaire, Renuka Bangera from Nakshatra, Jayaraj from Sai Grandeur, Loyal D’Souza from Maurishka Palace, and Martin D’Souza from Habitat 154. Shashindra Rai, MD of Land Trades Realty, and Keshava Amin of Sagar Electricals were also present.
Thrilling championships
The men’s cricket championship featured thrilling encounters between Maurishka Warriors, Habitat Fighters, Sai Grandeur Challengers, Solitaire Strikers, Nakshatra Knights, and Land Trades Warriors. In the women’s throwball championship, teams from Maurishka, Nakshatra, and Land Trades showcased remarkable teamwork and sporting spirit.
Speaking on the occasion, K Shrinath Hebbar, managing director of Land Trades Builders & Developers, expressed his happiness at the tremendous participation and reiterated that such friendly sporting platforms strengthen relationships within communities and reinforce the enduring bond between the builder and its customers.
Fun games for families
The event also witnessed enthusiastic participation from children and parents in specially organized fun games. From musical chairs to energetic contests like tug of war, the family-friendly games added excitement to the atmosphere. These activities reflected the spirit of the Community Cup, bringing families together beyond competition.
The event was managed by a dedicated team. Sujith led the commentary team, assisted by Kiran, while Raviraj served as scorer. The umpires’ panel included Viraj, Athmaraj, and Divith. The gathering was welcomed by Aadheesh Hebbar and Nagaraj Kamath, general manager – projects, in the presence of Padmanabh Shetty, general manager – admin. MC Shavina compered the event.
Dr Rohan Shetty from Nakshatra appreciated the initiative by K Shrinath Hebbar for organizing an event that promotes sportsmanship and sends a strong message that the relationship between a builder and its customers should continue well beyond project completion.
About Land Trades
Land Trades Builders & Developers was founded by K Shrinath Hebbar on October 28, 1992. An ISO 9000:2015 certified firm with a ‘DA2’ Real Estate Developer Rating from CRISIL, Land Trades pioneered the concept of residential layouts in Mangaluru before entering the apartment segment in 2008. The company has completed 42 residential projects comprising over 3,500 homes and 42.52 lac sq ft of built-up area.