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

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.