Dubai: ‘Only Fresh’ wins Indian Cultural Society’s Winter Volleyball Trophy 2016

March 27, 2016

Dubai: The Winter Volleyball Trophy 2016 was held under the auspices of the Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Chapter, UAE at Dubai Indoor sports Ground Rashidiya Strokes Sports Hall, on March 18.

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As many as 8 known teams participated in the event. They are: AF Sports Club, Leads Ace Spikers, Jasbaa SC, Mass Volleyball Club, Dubai Duty Free, Abjar Team, Shj, Only Fresh, Mangalore Friends club.
It was a platform for Indian volleyball players to exhibit their talent at the international ground.
In A round semi final match, with the help of some of stunning shots and blocks, Leads Ace Spikers defeated Jasbaa SC (28-26 & 29-27) and entered final.
B round semi final match was played between Only Fresh Team and Dubai Duty Free. With splendid performance Only Fresh Team defeated Dubai Duty Free by 25-19 & 25-22 points and entered final.
Prior to start of final match both the finalist teams sang Indian national anthem along with Indian Cultural Society, UAE, Karnataka Chapter’s president, general secretary, members and NRI school children.
In the exciting final battle Only Fresh team emerged winners by defeating Leads Ace Spikers by 25-16 & 25-14 points.
During the presentation ceremony, Indian Cultural Society, UAE Karnataka Chapter executives Mr. Ashir Chukkabettu, Arif Madikeri, Sarfaraz Kapu, Suleiman Madikeri and events main sponsors Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, Executive Manager Sales, Dorman Smith, Green Line Tailors chief Executive Mr. Nasir and national level volleyball referee Mr. Mohideen were present.
Mr. Nasir Karaje handed over the Winners’ Trophy and cash prize to Only Fresh team members. The Runners up Trophy and cash prize were given away by Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, Executive Manager Sales, Dorman Smith to Leads Ace Spikers.
The best smasher award was given to former Indian volleyball player Mr. Anoop D’Costa of Leads Ace Spikers by Suleiman Kuppendare Madikeri.
Main sponsor of the event Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, in his message congratulated organizers for their dedication and zeal in organizing a big tournament and wished them success in the future. He also congratulated the winning teams and the participating teams for playing with sportsman spirit.
The sponsors were: Dorman Smith, Green Line Tailors, Bab Al Noor Restaurant, Tandoor Palace Restaurant, Modern Stationery, Nablas Contracting, Al Amin pharmacy, Petro solutions, Mustafa Furnishing, Al Nujoom Al Sabah Vehicle Repairing, Karnad Brothers and Deira Friends. Mr. Arif Madikeri compared the prize distribution ceremony.

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Very nice event

Super volleyball event. i loved it

Good to see Indians Playing in foreign soil

Wow Nice

Masha Allah Great event

Congratulations to Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Chapter, UAE, for conducting fabulous Volleyball event. Sports leads to Good health and discipline our character. May Allah bless this organization with his choicest blessings and make it a predominant body of social service to empower our Community and our Nation.

masha allah it was really wonderful match and enjoyed the tournament...

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KSCC launches humanitarian services amid covid-19 lockdown

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May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.

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‘Eid a symbol of gratitude and unity: KSCC distributes Eid kts across UAE

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May 25,2020

Dubai: Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club (KSCC) distributed Eid Kit across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah to the ) needy people on Eid al Fitr.

KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail Said: “Eid is a Symbol of Gratitude and Unity. As the last few weeks have been hard for each one of us, we wanted to stand in solidarity to celebrate Eid, by helping labours and needy people. He also said that “We are together to be part of UAE. Serving these meals is our core social responsibility."

KSCC recently conducted humanitarian services during COVID-19 pandemic in 2 phases and conducted Blood Donation Drive. They have also planned to conduct next Blood Donation Drive on 25th May, 2020.

The KSCC main objective is to develop the expatriate community into a well-nourished section of society in the areas of social, sports and cultural activities.

On behalf of KSCC, and the entire executive council Mr. Mohammed Ismail, President of Club, extended a very heartly thanks and gratitude to the Main sponsor of the event M/s. EMSQUARE, Engineering Consultant, and Tawakkal Overseas Dubai.

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful.

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport.

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine.

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.