Seven Star Cricket Club emerges champion of JF-FedEx Trophy-2014

June 26, 2014

Riyadh: The JF-FedEx Trophy-2014 knock-out cricket tournament was organized by the Jam'iyyatul Falah (JF) Riyadh Unit under the sponsorship of FedEx SMSA Express, Riyadh.

The tournament which began at Exit-18, Sulai RCL Grounds, Riyadh, on May 23 continued till June 20. In all 16 teams took part in the tournament, with the matches being held every Friday morning. Teams were divided into 4 groups, preliminary rounds and quarter-final matches were played on May 23, May 30 and June 6. On June 13 the semi final was played and the final match was played on June 20 as a closing ceremony of the tournament.

Final was played between Seven Star CC and SCFC CC. Seven Star won the toss and elected to bat first. With a splendid start by the openers Imran and Nayeem, Seven Star managed to score 124 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 12 overs. Imran (27), Nayeem (43) and Munna (13) were the main scorers among their team. SCFC Bowlers Nasruddin took 2 wickets and Mithun, Johnson & Asif took 1 wicket each.

In reply SCFC had a bad start due to unconditional wind and they lost their wickets in regular intervals. Only Sunil (24) and Nasruddin (20) managed to get some runs on the board and finally they could score only 95 runs in 12 overs for the loss of 7 wickets. SevenStar Bowlers Imran took 2 wickets, Shoib 3 wickets and Ashfaque 1 wicket.

Seven Star the defending champions once again proved their ability to grab the JF FedEx Trophy-2014. Imran of Seven Star was declared as Man of the Match for his all-round performance in the final. The fantastic performance given by the players of both teams indeed proved to be an eyeful and thoroughly enthralled the cricket loving fans and viewers in the ground.

At the same time, JF Riyadh had organised another match for the 2nd runner up trophy, between Raisco CC and Uchila Friends CC (the losers of semi-finals). It was a 10 over match. Batting first Raisco team scored 85 Runs for the loss of 7 wickets and in reply Uchila Friends only managed to score 72 runs for the loss of 7 wickets and the winner of 2nd Runner-Up Trophy were Raisco. Shahid of Rasico was awarded as Man of the Match.

Soon after the completion of final match, there was prize distribution ceremony. Br. Akhtar Shaikh (Ex-Ameer of JF NRCC) inaugurated the ceremony. Chief guest Mr. Mohammed Burhan Khan, Director of Finance, FedEx SMSA Express, Riyadh, and the guests Mr. KrishnaKumar, Manager of Mazola, Mr. Ansar, Proprietor of A1 Plastics, and Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Mr. Royston Prabhu the President & Ex-President of Karavali Welfare Association, Riyadh, were honoured.

He thanked all the Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh who strived hard to make this tournament a grand success. And specifically thanked Mr. Shetty of Saudi Carpet who has helped to manage the complete tournament by umpiring.

Briefing about the organization, Br. Akhtar Shaikh said Jamiyyatul Falah (JF) is a charitable organization established in 1988, based in Mangalore, providing educational needs to poor children of the down-trodden families. JF presently runs one school offering free education to over 400 students in rural areas at no cost, and a boys’ hostel with 150 beds. JF extends scholarships to over 3500 deserving students each year and distribute free books. Also, provides regular sponsorship to Orphan/Poor students, Ambulance service, Medical aid, 5 Kidney Dialyzing Machines to poor at free of cost, he said.

In year 2013, Jam’iyyatul Falah completed 25 years of dedication and commitment to the community. It is the winner of Karnataka State award as “Best NGO”.

Br. Abdul Basheer, President of JF Riyadh said that JF Riyadh has been actively organizing various activities like Cricket Tournament, Get-Together, Parenting & Career Guidance Programs through which they are not only trying to educate and entertain the audience but also bringing the people of Mangalore and other regions together. The JF cricket tournament is one of the favorite events as it keeps alive the sporting spirit and relieves the pressures of being away from home, he said.

The glittering Trophies were distributed for the outstanding players as following:

Man of the Match – Quarter Final

Mr. Riyaz – SCFC

Mr. Imthiyaz – RAISCO

Mr. Salman – UCHILA FRIENDS

Mr. Nayeem – SEVEN STAR

Man of the Match – Semi Final

Mr. Nasruddin – SCFC

Mr. Imran – SEVEN STAR

Man of the Match –Final

Mr. Imran – SEVEN STAR

Man of the Match – 2nd Runner Up

Mr. Shahid – RAISCO

Best Disciplined Team – UCHILA FRIENDS

Hatrick Wickets taken in a Match

Mr. Niyaz – FLASH MANGALORE

Mr. Nasruddin – SCFC

Best Bowler of the Tournament – Nasruddin – SCFC

Best Batsmen of the Tournament – Nayeem – SEVEN STAR

Best Player of the Tournament – Imran – SEVEN STAR

2nd Runner Up – RAISCO CRICKET CLUB

1st Runner Up – SCFC CRICKET CLUB

CHAMPIONS OF JF-FEDEX TROPHY-2014 – SEVEN STAR CRICKET CLUB

The main sponsor for this tournament were: FedEx-SMSA Express Riyadh, Co-Sponsors: Mazola, Wenz Exhibition and some philanthropic individuals.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Mohammed Burhan Khan, Director of Finance, FedEx SMSA Express, Riyadh, expressed his views and thanked JF Riyadh for giving the opportunity to be a part of their events and appreciated the JF Team for their hard efforts in uplifting the community back home.

Br. Parvez Ali thanked all the guests, sponsors, participating teams and Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh for extending their support for this noble cause and making this event a grand success.

JfFedEx Trophy 1

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Kuwait: India Social Forum holds blood donation camp

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August 9,2020

Kuwait City, Aug 9: Indian social forum organised Blood Donation Camp in association with central blood bank kuwait on Friday, 7th August 2020.

The forum organised camp to support the high demand of blood in the context of COVID-19.

All arrangements to maintain COVID-19 protocol were made in the camp including segregation of donors as branch wise batches along with strict safety measures of participants.

Forum also had donated blood to many patients during the lockdown period.

Hundreds of people donated blood in the camp. The camp organised in Blood Bank, Jabriya was successfully managed by Dr. Asma Rafat and leaders of Indian social forum Vice President Aslam, Secretory Sayyid Bukhari Thangal, Moideen Koya, Khaleel, Aseem, Mohammed Sha, Shihab, Naushad,
Indian Social Forum expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, staff and management of blood bank, forum’s members and donors.

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Karnataka unit of Indian Social Forum holds blood donation camp in Qatar

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February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at 7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF.

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

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Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration.

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

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Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh holds blood donation camp

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January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.