Ahmed Master Memorial football tournament: Jenifa FC Ullal emerges champion

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March 5, 2012

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Mangalore, March 5: Jenifa FC, Ullal has emerged as the new champion of Late Ahmed Master Memorial football league tournament, which concluded on Monday evening at district football grounds adjacent to Nehru Maidan in the city.

Needing either a draw or a win in the final super league tie against Kasba Brothers, Bengre, Jenifa settled for a goalless draw to take home the Trophy awarded to winners of the tournament organised by Dakshina Kannada District Football Association (DKDFA).

As many as 19 teams had taken part in the tournament that was organized at the cost of around Rs 1 lakh. Six teams had been qualified for the super league.

Prize distribution ceremony for the winners and achievers of the tournament was also held in the evening.

Speaking on the occasion Taranath Shetty, an acclaimed athlete, who is known for his skills in hammer throw, urged the sportsmen to give more importance to exercise so that they have good endurance. “Mere concentrating on games is not enough. These days the players have less stamina. Exercises like jogging and skipping increase stamina”, he said.

He also said that sports events like this are meant to develop friendship and one must play to enjoy the game. Apart from trophy, each of the players was given individual medals as well. The physiotherapy unit for the tournament was provided by KMC, Mangalore

Tilak Chandra, Circle Inspector of Pandeshwar, Muhammad Amin, Vice president of Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, D M Aslam, President of DKDFA and Mohammad Hussain, Secretary of DKDFA were also present.

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