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Doha: Ashwini Nachappa attends Tipu Sultan cricket tourney final

  •   Fri, May 23 2014 06:53:27 PM

Report: Iqbal Manna

Doha, May 23: The very first cricket tournament 'Tipu Sultan Cricket Cup 2014' organized by Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) at old Ideal Indian School playground was won by Coorg Charges Cricket team with a thrilling finish.

The colourful closing ceremony which was held on Thursday May 22 was witnessed by a huge enthusiastic crowd. The special guest was Indian athlete and Arjuna Awardee Ashwini Nachappa who came all the way from India.




















































The function started with the recitation of the verses of the Quran by Ahmad Shakir, followed by the rendition of the Qatar and Indian national anthems. KMCA which focuses more on special needs donated funds to a charity, which was handed over by the guest of honour Ashwini Nachappa to the special needs head of KMCA M Iqbal Manna.

President of KMCA Niyaz Ahmed welcomed the gathering. Chief guest of the finals Azim Abbas addressed the gathering and appreciated KMCA for organizing the first-of-its-kind cricket tournament in Qatar. Ashfaq introduced Ashwini Nachappa, who was then felicitated by KMCA and later jointly by Karnataka Sangha Qatar, Tulu Koota Qatar, Bunts Qatar, MCC, SKMWA and Qatar Billawas. Ravi Shetty, president of Bunts Qatar also spoke on this occasion.

Addressing the gathering the Arjuna Award winner Ashwini Nachappa congratulated KMCA on a well-organized sports event and said it has brought all communities and Karnataka-based organizations on one platform. She thanked KMCA for giving her an opportunity to attend such a remarkable event.

The prizes for runners-up KMCA and champions Coorg Charges were then distributed by chief guest Azim Abbas, guest of honour Ashwini Nachappa, presidents of Karnataka-based forums and KMCA former committee members. M Iqbal Manna proposed the vote of thanks.

The MCs of the event were Munjunath, Saquib Raza Khan and Saeed Assadi. The event was co-ordinated by Milan Arun and Arun Kumar. The commentators Habibul Nabi and Ijaz entertained the crowd with live updates. Match umpires were Dr Sanjay and Imthiyaz, and scorers were Amjad and Anand. The music was managed by Anil and Krish.

The crowd was thrilled to witness the grand procession welcoming the replica of Tipu Sultan along with the guests in an open motorcade to the playing arena in a unique style.

Earlier in the opening ceremony on Tuesday May 20, the blind athlete from Karnataka Shaavad was the guest of honour. M I Farid was the chief guest. President Niyaz Ahmed welcomed the gathering. Saquib Raza Khan and Manjunath were the MCs. KMCA and all Karnataka-based forums felicitated the athlete while Ibraz Khan, the general secretary proposed the vote of thanks.

Imran of Coorg Charges won the man of the match award, Rauf, best batsman of the tournament, while Imran was adjudged best bowler and man of the tournament.

Champions Coorg Charges team: Khader (captain) Anil, Parvez, Rauf, Nasir, Nazeer, Zamir, Imran, Zahir, Shakeel and Jaleel.

Runners-up KMCA team: Shahid (captain) Mubin, Sandeep, Sameer, Mehfooz, Waheed, Farooq, Arif, Nisar, Anis, Irfan.

Coorg Charges scored 130 runs losing 6 wickets in 12 overs while KMCA lost early wickets and ended up with just 69 runs, losing all wickets in 11.3 overs.

 

 

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  • John Pinto, Chickmagalur/ Doha

    Sun, May 25 2014

    Hats off to Mr.Niyaz Ahmed and KMCA Qatar team for organizing the Cricket match , It was very well organized . God Bless you all.

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  • Mohammed Zia Ul Huq, Al Wakair/ Qatar

    Sun, May 25 2014

    Once again the President of KMCA Mr Niyaz Ahmed excelled in his leadership and out of the box thinking and I congratulate all the KMCA Excom who put in lot of effort to make the event a grand success.
    The event served many aspects. One for sure it brought back the name of the legend who was accredited as "Tiger of Mysore- Tipu Sultan". A man of many abilities to whom even the enemies respected and feared, A kind king, an innovator, heart winner, preserver of art culture and nature,supporter of poor,a soldier, a general and in the end a martyr & a patriot.
    Secondly the event respected and honoured athletes and martial artist who were invited from India. This shows that one sport respects and supports another. Thirdly the event showed us that heroes are not born but made. Mr Shavvad and Mr Manjunath despite being blind won many Gold and Silver awards. This exhibits passion, dedication and strong will which a sports man possesses and something which we all should begin to possess. Fourthly a platform for Kannadigas to show their talent in various fields like cricket, commentary, organizing abilities etc. The three days well spent and I thoroughly enjoyed it. For those who missed it they need to wait for a year to catch up the next big event and I already cant wait to see it.

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  • ABDULLA MONU , Mangalore/Qatar

    Sun, May 25 2014

    Congratulations to KMCA President Mr. Niyaz Ahmed & all MC Members for the grand success of the 1st Tipu Sultan Cricket Tournament hosted by KMCA.
    I congratulate & Thanks all the participating teams & winners for the cooperation lended by all in making this event a mile stone.

    Also it was wonderful to see great sports person like Shawaz and Ashwini Nachappa, it was also an encouragement for all players & Audience.

    Also the act of tipu sultan & his darbar was very realistic & entertaining with amazing costumes & props.

    Insha allah..We would like KMCA to organise more of such amazing & historic Events in QATAR

    Also a very good & detailed coverage by Mr. Alex & Mr. Iqbal Manna...Keep it Going!!!

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  • Rajshekhar Kalyanshetti, Doha Qatar

    Sun, May 25 2014

    Hearty Congratulations to Mr. Niyaz Ahmed KMCA President and Excom for the hard work and dedication towards the success of this well prepared Tippu Cup. Hats off to you for calling a great sports person like Shawaz and Ashwini Nachappa, it would be an encouragement for all players as well as the audience. A well known evergreen cricketer Mr. M.I.Farid has addressed the event in an attractive way and he would be a role model for the young cricketers. Thanks for calling Mr. Azim Abbas a great supporter of especially Cricket. Believe me the involvement of this kind of supporters and well wishers inspire each and everyone in the future to take more part to develop sports spirit. And congratulations to the winning team Coorg Chargers and Mr. Satish Team.
    Rajshekhar Kalyanshetti, Doha - Qatar

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  • Musthafa, Bangalore / Qatar

    Sun, May 25 2014

    Congrats Coorg Chargers, Well organized tournament by KMCA

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  • Mohan H Naik, Mangaluru

    Sat, May 24 2014

    Congratulations Niyaz Ahmed. Once again you have proved your organizing skill, leadership quality. I am sure there are many more Events to come that makes all of us proud.
    God Bless.

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  • Mujeeb ulla, bangalore

    Sat, May 24 2014

    Fantastic programme. 3 Days of extagonzava. Phenomenon. Hats off to Niaz bhai.

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  • Azeem, Doha - Qatar (Bangalore - Karnataka)

    Sat, May 24 2014

    Best Tournament with a true cause!! Three cheers to the KMCA Ex-Com. Wonderful Job!! Nice to see all Kannadiga's together in the price distribution ceremony!! Wonderful opportunity to unite and play and entertain !!

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  • gurunatha d h, doha,qatar

    Sat, May 24 2014

    Its great function ever seen,with lots of charity,social work,as well good thought of cricket tournament,its nice see that pyara Olympic gold medalist in inauguration,and great Indian athlete in closing ceremony,its rare to see this type charity work in gulf country,i am very grateful to KMCA for great achievement.all the best in future

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  • Fayaz Ahmed, Karkala / Doha

    Sat, May 24 2014

    Good coverage Manna Bhai. Excellent job from KMCA team headed by Mr. Niyaz Ahmed. Hatts off to KMCA. VerY good opening and closing ceremony. Dedicated KMCA team has done wonderful job. Especially bringing in sports personalities like Mr. Shawwad and Mrs. Ashwini Naachappa. It was nice to see all the heads of karnataka organizations attended the noble event. I liked that idea of donating the funds to charity rather than spending on flower bouquets. Good job Niyaz bhai, Ibraiz bhai, saquib bhai, Ashfaq bhai, Mujeeb bhai,saeed Assadi bhai. Special thanks to Ziya, Baig Saab, Mr. Arun, Mrs. Milan Arun,ismail and Gireesh. Good job done by all match officials and ground staff. Wonderful small DJ boy entertaining the crowd by playing supperb music. Overall it was a best event from KMCA. I would like to see similar events from KMCA in future also. Jai Ho KMCA.

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  • Ravi Shetty, Doha,Qatar

    Sat, May 24 2014

    Congratulations to KMCA President Mr.Niyaz Ahmed ,committee members and dedicated volunteers for the success of the professionally organised Tournament. Arjun Prashasti vijetharada Ashwini Nachappara horathagi ,international blind athlete ada Shavad avarannu karedu sanmanisi manaveeyatheyannu meredaddu tumba sontoshada vishaya. Special congratulations to the winning team coorg chargers .
    Once again very good coverage of the well organised event by Daiji world.

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  • Sam Assadi, M'lore / Doha, Qatar

    Sat, May 24 2014

    A tournament with a difference. With an overload of Cricket tournaments in Doha, and the teams are mostly owned by Indian Expats, it is sad to note that the percentage of Indian players in them are in single digit. Thus Tornaments such as Tipu Sultan Cup provide the opportunity for the Indian origin players to show their worth in front of full house spectators.
    Bravo! KMCA for making this possible and for the impeccable ution of the tournament in totality. Three days of power packed entertainment. With IPL on television, it was such a pleasure to see so many people willing to get off their couches and watch Live cricket in Doha. This shows that there is room for growth in this format of cricket in Doha.
    Well done all the participating teams. Champions Coorg Chargers were a formidable side and much deserve their landslide victory.
    Most of all, the Indian sports personalities invited and brought down as Guests of Honour, World 5th seeded Blind Athlete, Mr. Shavvad, and the Arjuna Awardee Athlete Mrs. Ashwini Nachappa is an excellent initiative to honour the wider sporting activities bringing accolades to India.
    The Chief guests Mr. M. I Farid, the architect of cricket as a competetive sport in Qatar and President of Qatar Veteran's Cricket League and Mr. Azim Abbas, an ardent cricket supporter & President of Indian Business & Professionals Network under ICC, talks a lot about the understanding of the recognistion that is required to the people who help the image of India in the local Qatar scene.
    The involvement of such personalities not only inspires others to get more and more active in this part of the world in the sport that beats in every Indian's Heart, Cricket! but also acknowledge the opportunities that is there in every sporting arena to earn recognition.

    Way to go KMCA! leading the organizational change in the thinking and ution of events. Visionary Leader Mr. Niyaz Ahmed and a dedicated Team.

    Looking forward to the next KMCA event.

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  • Nida Manna, Doha/India

    Fri, May 23 2014

    I was wondering whether I was in a IPL ground. The grand procession,the presentation, welcome, hospitality treat by KMCA members was down to earth. One of the best ever event I have seen in my life. Thanks to KMCA for hosting such a wonderful sports event. Excellent coverage and superb photographs. Many thanks to Daijiworld. Being a PUC student from Udupi I am taking back all the golden memories with Daijiworld coverage to circulate my college mates at Udupi.

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