Doha, May 24: ‘Tipu Sultan Cricket Cup 2014’, the first cricket tournament organized by Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) at old Ideal Indian School play ground, was lifted by Coorg Charges Cricket Team with a thrilling finish.
The colorful closing ceremony which was held on May 22 was witnessed by huge enthusiastic crowd with the presence of Indian Arjuna Awardee athlete Ashwini Nachappa.
The function started with the recitation of the verses of Quran by Master Ahmad Shakir followed the Qatari and Indian National Anthem. KMCA which focuses more of special needs donated funds to the charity which was handed over by the guest of honour Ashwini Nachappa to the special needs head of KMCA M. Iqbal Manna.
The president of KMCA Niyaz Ahmed welcomed the gathering. The chief guest of the finals Azim Abbas addressed the gathering and appreciated KMCA for organizing an event of cricket in Qatar which was first of its kind. Ashfaq introduced Ashwini Nachappa. She was then felicitated by KMCA and later jointly by Karnataka Sangha Qatar, Tulu Koota Qatar, Bunts Qatar, MCC, SKMWA and Qatar Billawas. Mr. Ravi Shetty, President of Bunts Qatar spoke.
Addressing the gathering the Ashwini Nachappa congratulated KMCA for a well organized sports event a platform which has brought all community and Karnataka based organization under one platform and thanked KMCA for giving her an opportunity to attend such a remarkable.
Prizes were distributed by the guests. Iqbal Manna proposed vote of thanks.
Munjunath, Saquib Raza Khan and Saeed Assadi compered the programme. 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 Dr. Sanjay and Imthiyaz, scorers Amjad and Anand, DJ was played by Anil and Krish.
The crowd was thrilled to witness the grand procession welcoming the replica of Tipu Sulthan along with the guests in an open motorcade to the playing arena in a unique style
Earlier in the opening ceremony on May 20, the blind athlete from Karnataka Shaavad was the guest of honour. M.I Farid was the chief guest. The 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 vote of thanks.
Imran of Coorg Charges won the man of the match award. Rauf was the best batsman of the tournament and Imran was the best bowler and man of the tournament award.
Coorg Charges: Khader (Captain) Anil, Parvez, Rauf, Nasir, Nazeer, Zamir, Imran, Zahir, Shakeel and Jaleel. Runners KMCA Team: Shahid (Captain) Mubin, Sandeep, Sameer, Mehfooz, Waheed, Farooq, Arif, Nisar, Anis, Irfan.
Coorg Charges scored 130 runs loosing 6 wickets in 12 overs while KMCA lost its early wickets and ended up with just 69 runs losing all wickets in 11.3 overs.
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