Dubai: Hidayah Cricket Tournament Season-2 was recently organized by the Dubai unit of Hidayah Foundation, a Mangaluru based charitable organization. As many as 16 cricket teams from across the UAE took part in the tournament held in Dubai.
The games commenced at 7:30 a.m. and concluded at 6:30 p.m, with Team ‘Shanan Star’ winning the Title Hidayah Trophy Season 2 Champions. ‘Royal Shiroor’ were the runners up.
Individual performers are: Best Bowler: Fawaz (Shanan Star), Best Batsman: Sarfraz (Royal Shiroor), Hat trick Wicket: Tanveer (Hidayah Eleven), Man of the Series: Rameez (Shanan Star).
The Awards Presentation function was held on 28th March, at the residence of Mohammed Shareef, Chairman of Khushi Group of Companies.
The primary objective of the tournament was to create an awareness and concern within the youth towards the conditions of the needy and as well keep them updated on how through a collective and structured approach, we can overcome many of the challenges faced by the community at large.
Mr. Habibullah, Chairman of the Hidayah Cricket Tournament 2015, hosted the event. He encouraged the youth to strongly participate in efforts to help the needy and join the cause. He mentioned that the youth are the hope of the future and any changes that we wish to see in the community must come from the youth, while simultaneously learning from the experiences of senior members of the community.
Mr. Tanveer Ahmed, President of the Hidayah Foundation (HF) Dubai Unit, made a detailed presentation on the Vision and Objectives of Hidayah Foundation. He elaborated on HF’s Vision 2025 and explained the various mechanisms through which HF undertakes its efforts towards uplifting the poor, the empowerment of Women and Development of Children. The audience found the presentation extremely informative and shared their thoughts and opinions, which was very encouraging.
The awards presentation ceremony was conducted by the Tournament Coordinating Unit comprising of Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Farangipete, Mr. Altaf Hameed and Mr. Mohammed Nawaz. Members and representatives of the various teams were present to accept their trophies from the delegates present.
Mr. Habibullah concluded the event with a commitment to continue hosting similar events in the future to build stronger bonds of friendship and brotherhood within the youth. Mr. Tanveer proposed vote of thanks.
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