Dammam, Jan 30: Nothing succeeds like success...! This is what happened to Jam’iyyatul Falah’s spectacular finale of “JF Silver Jubilee Cup 2013” extravaganza. The fabulous closing ceremony of “JF Silver Jubilee Cup 2013” had transformed stunningly a festival of sports creating an electric-charged carnival atmosphere. The SABSA cricket ground witnessed an oceanic crowd, cheering the teams with applauds, creating a perfect atmosphere for a nail-biting tourney.
The celebration of Silver Jubilee year of Jam’iyyatul Falah was commemorated by its Dammam Unit by organizing the Cricket Tournament with 16 Cricket Teams in Al-Khobar on 18th and 25th January 2013. The real sportsman spirit was displayed by all the players during the tournament. All the 16 teams had played their matches ethically.
In the finals of “JF Silver Jubilee Cup 2013”, SAB Warriors won the Cup, for the 2nd consecutive year beating Khobar United in the Super over by 10 runs. The final match played between SAB Warriors v/s Khobar United was tied after both the teams scored 66 runs in their allotted 8 overs. The match referee took the decision to commence Super Over and one over was bowled for both the teams.
SAB scored 19/1 in the Super Over and defeated Khobar United by 10 runs.
Earlier in the mega finals SAB Captain won the toss, asked opponent Khobar United to bat first.
Prior to this mega final, 1st Semi Finals was played between SAB Warriors v/s Attackers. Batted first, Attackers made 44/9 and in reply SAB reaching a target of 46 in the 8th over.
2nd Semi Finals was played between CBC v/s Khobar United. Batted first, Khobar United made 65/9; in reply CBC were 59/7 in the allotted 8 over.
The cricket tournament was well executed by all the top 16 Cricket Teams from Eastern Province. Immediately after the finals, the post-match presentation and closing ceremony was hosted by Javed Sayed and supported by Mansour Ali Ahmed, President of JF Dammam Unit. The program commenced with Qirath by Mohammad Sharif Saad. President Mansour Ali Ahmed addressed the audience with his welcome speech. The Chief Guest and Main Sponsor Saadi Al-Quraishi (General Manager of IDEALINK) and the distinguished guests Salman (Managing Director of SAB) and Ismail Ebrahim (General Manager of Al-Jazeera Ambitions Factory) were invited on the dais including Mohammad Farook (President of JF Jubail Unit), Hakim Dowla (Finance Director of IISD) and Madhav Amin (Founder of MASA).
The success of “JF Silver Jubilee Cup 2013” was dedicated to its Main Sponsors “IDEALINK” and Co-Sponsors “SAB – Saleh Ayed Balharith Est”, “SMR Group Promoters & Builders” and “Al-Jazeera Ambitions Factory” and to all regular sponsors and well-wishers of Jam’iyyatul Falah, who had been a great support and foundation to a wonderful and grand Cricket Tournament. The encouragement from all the concerns had given the opportunity for JF Dammam Unit to work for the community for its betterment.
Subsequently, the prize distribution ceremony was hosted by Javed Sayed and announced the winners of 15 Man of the Match awardees for their performance in the Preliminary, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals. Individual awards were presented to different players in various categories.
Awards
- Man of the Tournament won by Aslam of Khobar United.
- Best Batsman of the Tournament won by Muthalib of SAB.
- Best Bowler of the Tournament won by Salman of SAB.
- Best Fielder of the Tournament won by Taufeeq of Khobar United.
- Best Wicket Keeper of the Tournament won by Khasif of Khobar United.
- 2 Semi-Final Runner-up Trophy won by “CBC” and “Attackers”.
- Trophies were presented to Match Officials and Umpires.
Salman, the captain of SAB Warriors collected the Winner’s Trophy from Saadi Al-Quraishi (IDEALINK). The captain of Khobar United collected the runners-up Trophy from Salman (SAB) and the players were distributed with their individual trophies.
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