Media Release
Ajman, Feb 15: BCF conducted its sports day at the Thumbay ground here recently. Under the guidance of the president of BCF Dr B K Yusuf, BCF's Sports Festival 2018 was chaired by Afeeq Hussain.
Dr Thumbay Moideen, founder patron, BCF and founder president, Thumbay Group was the chief guest. Thumbay Ashraf, managing director of Moideen Wood Works and B M Nazeer, director, Canara Chamber of Commerce, were the guests of honour.
Other guests present on the dais were BCF vice-presidents M E Moolur, Abdul Lathif Mulky and Ameeruddin S, Habib Rehman, MD of Sky Line Builders, Novel Almeda of New mark Team, BCF advisor Habib Addur and Salim Altaf, KCDF president Naser Nandavara, KCF leader Shukoor Manila, HMC United president Mr.Shakeel Honnala among others.
More than 900 people attended the event. Beary’s from all parts of UAE assembled and participated wholeheartedly in a spirit of social gathering and reunion.
Afeeq, chairman, Rehman Sajpa, Rafeeq Mulky, Nawaz Kotekar, Farhad, director, hospitality division, GMU, Abdul Samad Birale, Iqbal Mepha, Ashraf Satikal, Athaulla and Ashraf Jokatte were the members of BCF sports committee who handled BCF Sports Festival 2018.
The ladies’ committee comprised Mumtaz, Shahnaz, Asiya Moolur, Zainab Usman, Aisha Ameer, Tanzeema Riyaz, Farzana Latif and others managed the games for the ladies and children.
Dr Thumbay Moideen, the founder president of Thumbay Group was conferred with an award of appreciation for being an excellent leader for the development of the society. The BCF Sports day was presided over by Dr B K Yousuf. The prize distribution function started at around 9 pm. Quran recitation was done by Mohammad Afraz Afeeq.
Afeeq Hussain, chairman of BCF Sports Festival 2018 delivered the welcome speech. Afeeq gave a brief description of the BCF Sports Festival. He thanked president and other BCF office bearers and all his team members for their consistent support for the programme.
BCF president Dr B K Yusuf, in his presidential address admired the dedication and commitment of the Team members of BCF Sports Festival 2018 under the leadership of its chairman Afeeq Hussain. Quoting a famous quote from Bonnie Blair, Dr Yusuf elaborated how not winning but constantly trying to outdo our failures and keeping on improving our performance is the secret of success in the life. He told the main intention of BCF sports Festival, which it is conducting since 14 Years is to motivate the Beary community to be sportive in their life and to promote compassion and unity through competition in the society. Dr Yusuf mentioned that sports are good for all of the people in daily life as it involves common physical activities under healthy environment. He wished all the sports participants best of luck.
BCF vice-president M E Moolur delivered the key note address. In his key note address, he gave a brief description of BCF and mentioned about the achievements of BCF. He told that whether it is sports, chammana, health camp, iftar, or scholarship programme, BCF maintained a high standard of professionalism in its activities. He told that so far BCF has issued scholarship a record number of more than 12,000 students from PUC till PG. He presented his own shayar in Urdu about the importance of both winning and losing in the life.
Thumbay Ashraf, the guest of honor, in his address, admired BCF for its selfless service to the society and expressed his happiness for the dedicated and down to earth attitude of BCF under the leadership of Dr B K Yusuf.
B M Nazeer, overseas guest of honor, in his speech thanked BCF leaders for giving him opportunity to be a part of this great sports meet. He wished success to BCF in its future endeavors.
Trophies, mementos to all the winners and cash prizes to few selected winners were distributed by the guests. BCF vice-president Abdul Latif Mulky rendered the vote of thanks. Iqbal Mepha anchored the programme.
Samad Beerali, Nawaz Kotekar, Rafiq Mulky, Abdul Rahman Sajipa, Abdul Latif Dewa, Ashraf Sattikal, Ameer Halengadi, Riyaz Suratkal, Ibrahim Dubal, Husain Sattikal, Abdul Razak Muttikal, Rafiq Puthaaka and all other BCF members were present on the stage helping in the smooth run of the programme.
BCF Ladies Wing members under the leadership of its president Mumtaz Husain were appreciably coordinating each other as a strong team in conducting all ladies and children events. Their handling of the cookery competition was marvelous. There were a record number of about 90 entries in cookery completion. in the cookery competition There were different categories of food items such as ethnic Beary food, biryani festival, fusion food, sweets and many more. The varied and vivid varieties of culinary delights in the best form presentations, and broad spectrum colored garnishes were mouth watering.
Abdul Lathif Mulky rendered the vote of thanks. He also thanked all the sponsors and especially GMC for providing hospitality and ground services.
In the morning session, cricket tournament, volleyball and football tournament, and from ladies side cookery competition was conducted. Delicious dishes and desserts were there with one full dish presentation by ladies members. During lunch hours, delicious food items were offered. Various sports events conducted, all of which were very interesting and exciting. Everyone from old to young participated with fun and frolic.
The canteen facility arranged by Body and Soul and Terrace Restaurant was relishing and awesome. Throughout, people enjoyed eating variety of dishes and food items.
The following were winners during BCF sports festival 2018:
BCF thanks all its sponsors Dr Thumbay Moideen, founder patron, BCF and founder president, Thumbay Group, Body & Soul Health Club & Spa, Altaf kasim Kudroli (Multibizz General Trading), Dr B K Yusuf, M E Moolur (Milano Group), Dr Kaup Mohamed (London American City College), Abdul Latif Mulky (Tufail Group), Ameeruddin S I, Harish Shrigar (ACME Building Materials), NTDE, Dubai, West Legend Trading, Supreme Water Proofing Dubai, Fantastic Auto Maintenance, Al Afraah Hydraulic, Al Ameen Pharmacy, Dubai, SJK Services, Yakoob Dewa, Abdul Rahman Sajpa, Nawaz Kotekar, and Ayas Building Machinery and Equipment Rentals.