Mangalore Cup-2013 enthralls Kannadigas in UAE

As many as 28 Karnataka teams from places across the UAE participated in the event. Several sixes and super catches enthralled the spectators from time to time forcing them to jump out of their seats breaking into cheers and applause. While all the matches were planned to be of 5 overs each, the final matches were cut short to four overs due to time constrains.

In the finals battle Suratkal stars won the toss and elected to bat and set the target of 53/04 (04 Overs). Nafis Dubai was able to score 32/06 (04 Overs) became the Runner up. First Prize cash award was sponsored by Ronald Pinto Managing Director – Hyssna group. Runner-up cash award was sponsored by Leo Rodrigus Managing Director Al Mazroui&Clevy.  Trophies were sponsored by Mohammed Ali Uchil – President BWF Abu Dhabi.

Vincent, Managing Director of Royal Institute of Music and Arts inauguration the event said that culture and sports are important in any society because they play a vital role in tackling challenges-social, economic and environmental in nature.

He appreciated the efforts of the MCC in brining all the Kannadiga sports enthusiasts in UAE under the one roof.

Prize distribution ceremony was chaired by Mohammed Ali Uhil, President, BWF Abu Dhabi who stressed on the importance of sports in today’s mechanical life.

Ronald Pinto Managing Director Hyssna International, Walter D. Almeda, Managing Director Regal Furnishing Storage System, Shekar Shetty, Managing Director, Arab Udupi, Abdullah Madumoole, General Secretary, BWF, Ramesh shetty, Managing Director Eldorado, Ranganath N. Shetty, Managing Director, Subhiksha Restaurant, Fedrick Dsouza, Managing Director, Konkan Restaurant, Avil, Asif Sumtec, Akram, Managing Director, Sitahra Group, Imran Gasco, Saleem Baji, Naeem Baji, Rafeeq Krishnapur, Abubakkarujire, Rauf Suralpadi, MCC Treasurer, Nasir Golden City and MCC Executive members were present during the occasion among others.

Trophies

Trophies were sponsored by Mohammed Ali Uchil, President, BWF Abu Dhabi.

Man of the match in Finals – Sujith (Surathkal Stars) Sponsored by Walter D. Almeda Managing Director Regal Furnishing Storage System

Best Catch of the Tournament: Naveed (Abu Dhabi – Worriers) -Sponsored by Finest Interior Design

Most sixes of the Tournaments: Altaf (Nafis Dubai) Sponsored by Sheikh Bava – Secretary, Karnataka Cultural Foundation

Best Keeper of the Tournament: Farooq (Nafis Dubai) Sponsored by Konkan Restaurant Abu Dhabi.

Best Bowler of the Tournament: Shafeeq (Nafis Dubai) Sponsored by Abdulla Madumoole

Hat-tric wicket of the Tournament : Shafi (Vitla guys) Sponsored by SUMTEC Abu Dhabi

Best Batsman of the Tournament: Altaf (Nafis Dubai) Sponsored by Vincent Managing Director Royal institute of Music and Arts.

Best Fielder of the Tournament: Rohan (Surathkal Stars) Sponsored by SUMTEC Abu Dhabi.

Man of the Series: Shashi (Surathkal Starts) – Sponsored by Arthur Ronald Managing Director Bright Fest Control and Hygiene Services.

Fire play award was sponsored by Subhiksha restaurant Managing Director Raghunath N Shetty.

Man of the match award in each league matches was sponsored by Arab Udupi Restaurant Managing Director Shekar Shetty.