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Mr Dubai Indian bodybuilding championship attracts hundreds of musclemen

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October 18, 2015

Dubai: More than 600 musclemen from India and GCC are expected to vie for the first ever Mr Dubai Indian Bodybuilding Championship in December.

Al ZSeal Fitness Centre is conducting the championship for Indian nationals under the aegis of Emirates Body Building Federation (EBBF) and Indian fitness and bodybuilding federation, the organisers said. The competition to be held in Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai on December 18 and 19.

Claiming to be the biggest body building competition in the UAE for Indian community members, many Indian body building coaches and champions are expected in the contest which aims to promote the sport among Indians in the UAE and back home, said Imran Khan of Dubai Indian Committee.

Abdulkarim Mohammed Saeed, Second Vice President, Technical Committee of Emirates Body Building Federation, Iqbal Abdul Hameed, Brand Ambassador of Mr Dubai Indian Chamiionship, were also present during the announcement.

“Body building is still a popular sports in the UAE and in India. We believe that there are more than 600 coaches in various fitness centres and gymnasiums in the UAE and this championship is mainly targeted at the Indian body builders,” said Imran Khan from Al Zal Fitness.

He pointed out that Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, John Abraham, Ajay Devgan, Shahid Kapoor, are also engaged in body building.

"It is not only the Indian coaches in the local gyms and fitness centres, but Indian students working out in various gyms can also participate in the championship," he said announcing prize money for the championship.

“It is the first time that such a body building championship is conducted in the UAE and the winner will get Indian Rs 1 million prize money plus the championship trophy and certificate,” he said, adding that the competition is only for Indian expatriates. The first runner up prize will be Indian Rs500,000.

The competition will be held in six different categories –60 kgs -65 kgs, 65kgs-70 kgs, 70 kgs-80kgs, 80kgs-90 kgs and 90lgs-100 kgs and 100 kgs plus category.

Winners of each category will be eligible for the final round. Every category will have first runner up and second runner up prizes.

A website dedicated for body builders and the event will be launched. A book containing all details of every gyms of UAE with GPS location, contact address and photos and clients feedback will be available.

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Media Release
May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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Shodhan Prasad
August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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Media Release
May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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