Media Release
Kuwait City, Mar 12: Mogaveers Association Kuwait(MAK), affiliated to Indian embassy Kuwait, is the community welfare association of non-resident Mogaveeras, based in Kuwait. For the fifth time MAK organised, National level Volley ball and Throw Ball tournament under the title of ' MAK Champion Trophy 2022 on February 25, 2022. The tournament was held at American International School Maidan Hawally, Kuwait.
The tournament coincided with the National day of Kuwait celebration. The weather was pleasant, the participants and the MAK members were all geared up for the tournament.
The day long tournament commenced at 7.30 am with a grand opening ceremony headed by Suresh Salian. On behalf of MAK Management Committee Poonam Mendon, the host for the day welcomed gathering, which was followed by Kuwait and Indian National Anthem.
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The chief guest of the day was Dr Madhu Guptha who is a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Farwaniya Hospital, Kuwait, Sushma Manoj, president of Billava Sangha had also graced the occasion.
Freeda Mendes, captain of Kuwait Konkans and Surekha Bangera, captain of Team Alpha (Throw Ball) were honoured for their excellent contribution towards sports in Kuwait and also for their outstanding support for MAK.
The other guests for the day were Sanath Shetty president of Tulukoota, Kuwait, Yadunath Alva former president of Buntara Sangha along with his wife Shalini Yadunath Alva and former vice president of Kannada Koota and Tulu Koota, Kuwait Vijaya Kairangal.
The guests conveyed their best wishes and good luck to the participating teams and organizers.
Jaya Kotian, president of MAK in his speech welcomed the gathering and stressed the importance of playing with true sportsman spirit and thanked all the teams for their support as this event is done for MAK welfare projects.
Convenor Ramesh Kidiyoor wished all teams and announced the opening of the tournament.
The president of MAK Jaya Kotain, convenor Ramesh Kidiyoor, ex-president of MAK Rajesh Mendon along with the chief guest inaugurated the Volley Ball and Throw Ball tournament by cutting the ribbon. The medals and trophies of the tournament were unveiled by sports secretary Nithin Kumar along with the MAK management committee.
The participating Volley Ball Teams are as below:
Eagles B , Bayan Salmiya, MKV Strikers, Almas Volley,Riggae Volley, Salmiya Strikers, KSAC, Volley Lovers, Boubyan Strikers
The participating Throw Ball Teams are as below:
Team Alfa, Dragon Queens, Kuwait Konkans A, Kuwait Konkans B, Super Smasher, Rising Stars & Power Stars.
The volleyball inaugural first round match started between Team United Eagles B & Bayan Salmiya & the first round of throw ball inaugural match was between Rising Stars & Dragon Queens .The teams played with full enthusiasm and viewers enjoyed and experienced the spectacular show. As the day progressed matches kept rolling one after another.
The Sponsors of the event were Badar Al Samaa .
The referees for Volley Ball were Alexander Mathew and Abhilash Mathew
The referees for Throw Ball were Ivan Dsouza and Seema Miranda
The scorers for Throw Ball Team were Kavitha Kidiyoor and Prathvini Kishore.
The scorers for Volley ball team were Kishore Kotian, Nithin Suvarna and Sudakar Puthran
The announcements was done by Girish Mehta and Kishore Kotian.
Sumptuous Breakfast, Lunch and snacks was provided by Shamiyana Caterers
Beautiful moments of the day were captured by the MAK photographers Bhojaraj Thukaram Kotian and Nishanth Salian.
Design of Brochure and Banner by Sachidanada Suvarna.
Wonderful back ground Music by DJ Purander Manchi.
Sound System was provided by Anand Sounds.
Winners
The Volley Ball ended with a finale of final matches between MKV Strikers and Boubyan Strikers. After a tough Battle between the two strong teams, Team MKV Strikers bagged the Winners Trophy and Boubyan Strikers were declared the first runner up. The second runners up trophy was won by Bayan Salmiya. MAK Player of the tournament for Volley Ball was secured by Jain of MKV strikers.
On the other hand, throw ball tournament ended with League matches. Team Kuwait Konkans B defeated the opponents and became winners. First runners up was won by Dragon Queens and Alpha stood up as the second Runners. MAK Player of the tournament for throw ball was secured by Lakeisha Mcghee of Kuwait Konkans B.
Prize distribution ceremony:
Raj Bhandhary president of Bharathiya Pravasi Parishad, Karnataka Wing and Michael of Ashiyana restaurant Graced the prize distribution ceremony as a token of respect they were presented with a floral bouquet.
President Jaya Kotian, sports secretary Nithin Suvarna and Convenor Ramesh Kidiyoor along with guest awarded the trophies and medals to winners, whereas the MAK members gave away the trophies and medals to runners up team & the individual achievers.
A Raffle Draw was conducted by MAK and the winners are as below
1st Prize: Rohan Raj
2nd Prize: Sudesh Puthran
3rd Prize: Nisha Acharya
The 10 consolation prize winners were Dinesh Salian, Nithin Suvarna, Ramesh Kotian, Dinesh G S, Prashanth Krishna, Vittal Sriyan, Keerthana, Kanishk Kumar, Sanu Kunder and Ramesh.
In her vote of thanks Poonam Mendon thanked each and everyone who were responsible for the success of the tournament, participants, sponsor’s, organisers, MAK vounteers, MAK management committee and executive committee. Finally a special thanks was given to the management and staff of American International School, Maidan Hawally for the awesome venue.