Abu Dhabi: Koosamma Shetty Throwball - 'Mangalore Konkans' Champions
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Abu Dhabi, Jan 23 : Mangalore Konkans - Dubai, UAE’s top Throw Ball Team won the prestigious Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial Trophy (Open to All) in a spectacular manner at the Abu Dhabi Indian School premises this evening.
The thrilling encounter between Jashan of Dubai and Mangalore Konkans was indeed was awesome and was played with lots of stamina and gusto.
Though the rain played a spoilt sport at the end, the organizers awarded the coveted Trophy to Mangalore Konkans considering their performance. Mangalore Konkans in the final won the first game and followed by both teams scoring 10 points each, when the rain interrupted play. The Organizers in consultation with the Referee, Team Management came to a wise conclusion by awarding the trophy to Mangalore Konkans for their brilliant play and overall performance considering the game they won, which they rightly deserved. Jashan of Dubai too had their share of outstanding performance and gave a tough fight to Mangalore Konkans in their final encounter.
Mangalore Konkans is winning this Trophy once again after 5 years, They have been runners up several times during the past years. They have been winning several tournaments recently and have proved their superiority by becoming UAE’s top Ladies Throw Ball Team.
Apart from the above tournament a parallel tournament was held as per tradition between Bunts. In the final game between Dubai Bunts and Abu Dhabi Bunts, a nail biting game, Dubai Bunts emerged as winners of Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial Bunts Trophy.
The Prestigious Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial Ladies Throw Ball Tournament is held every year in the month of January, in memory of Mrs. Koosamma Shambu Shetty Mother of Dr.B.R.Shetty of NMC Group. The tournament is becoming popular year after year since its inception in 1989. Several teams participate in this prestigious tournament and is played in a friendly atmosphere.
This year there were 12 teams participated in the tournament for the coveted trophy. The teams included Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Abu Dhabi, K C O, Abu Dhabi, Jashan, Dubai, Mangalore Konkans, Dubai, Bunts, Dubai, Kanarites, Dubai, Kannada Sangha, Bahrain, Bunts, Bahrain, Konkans, Kuwait, MCCP, Oman, Moolur Mogaveera, Mumbai, Lotus India, Mumbai .
All the participating teams played a exciting games in their encounter vying for the top place.
Earlier in the morning the tournament was declared open by Dr. B. R. Shetty and his wife Dr.(Mrs)Chandrakumari BR Shetty by releasing of colourful balloons and starting the tournament with inaugural match between Bunts Dubai and Bunts Abu Dhabi, by symbolic passing the ball by the Shetty Couple.
The success of the tournament goes mainly due to the extraordinary efforts of veteran Sarvotham Shetty – President of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, whose untiring dedication and love for the game has gained affection of large number of people. Sarvotham who is a popular figure in all spheres and is well known figure all over UAE for his simplicity and vigour , is instrumental for the tremendous success of the exciting tournament. He was ably assisted by his dedicated committee members.
This year’s highlight was participation of two teams from India and along with additional teams from Muscat, Kuwait and Bahrain, which shows the popularity of this impressive tournament. The well organized and keenly contested games with discipline and sportsmen spirit by participating teams should be commended.
Lunch was served for the participating teams and the spectators – Courtesy Dr. B. R. Shetty and his family.
The prize distribution was held at the Abu Dhabi Indian School Auditorium attended by large crowd. Richard D’Souza – Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Indian School spoke on the occasion applauding and appreciating the efforts of Dr. B. R. Shetty in encouraging sports for the love of his mother. He also wished that the game may be spread all over by more teams participating and attaining an international status. B.R Shetty thanked the participating team for their fairplay and sporting spirit.
The final Result were as follows:
Semi Finals – Mangalore Konkans – Dubai Defeated Lotus India
Jashan Defeated Moolur Moghaveera – Mumbai
Finals : Mangalore Konkans – Dubai Defeated Jashan – Dubai
Other Winners :
Best Service : Averyl Rodrigues – Mangalore Konkans - Dubai
Best Defence : Aquilla Sequeira – Jashan – Dubai
Best Striker – Mamatha Salian – Lotus Mumbai
All Rounder – Supriya – Jashan – Dubai
It should be well appreciated that the tournament was well organized and concluded without any controversy and without dampening the spirit of Organizers, Participants as well as the spectators due to unexpected rain. Kudos to the Organizers and NMC Group for job well done.