Uchila Friends lift KWAR’s Karavali Cricket Trophy-2014

[email protected] (Media Release)
December 30, 2014

Riyadh: Riyadh’s prestigious cricket trophy of the year sponsored by ABC Cargo ‘Karavali Cricket Trophy’2014’ was won by ‘Uchila Friends’, after beating last year’s champion ‘Raigad Kings Aftab’

The winner bagged an attractive trophy and a cash prize. Raigad Kings Aftab managed to score only 72 Runs in 10 overs as Uchila Friends never allowed them to take-off by taking wickets at every interval and later chasing out easily.

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Organized by the Karavali Welfare Association-Riyadh, (KWAR), the cricket tournament started on December 12, 2014 with following 20 teams fighting for the trophy in a knock-out format.

Group 1:  AL JAZEERAH, RAISCO FRIENDS, ARROWS CRICKET TEAM, NEW STAR, UNION GUYS AZIZIA, LULU CRICKET TEAM, SCFC, SEVEN STAR, UCHILA FRIENDS and EAGLE RIYADH.

Group B: BMR BADIAH, CLASSIC FRIENDS PUTTUR (CFP), UNITED ULLAL, HANA CRICKET TEAM, LAGAAN UDUPI , X1 STAR KARKALA, RTCC, RAIGAD KINGS AFTAB (RKA), SALUMCO XI and  STAR CRICKET CLUB(SCC).

Last year’s runner up ‘Seven Stars’ failed to progress from second round while many strong teams failed to impress. However, ‘Uchila Friends’ were cruising nicely throughout the tournament. Their crucial win was in the first round match against ‘Eagle Riyadh’ and in the semi-finals they won the match with ‘last ball’ sixer.  

In the final, man of the match prize was won by Rauf Uchila, whose brilliant batting helped the Uchila Friends. Player of the tournament and best batsman title was won by Hussain of Uchila Friends, who was presented with a trophy and cash prize thanks to his consistent all-round performance.

United Ullal and ‘Al Jazeerah’ fought for the 3rd and 4th place. United Ullal prevailed over Al Jazeerah by beating them with 5 wickets.  

The main attraction of this chilly morning was traditional breakfast ‘Sajjige-Bajil’ served in banana leaves.  “Nadec” company provided the crowd with free juice packets. Umesh shetty entertained the crowd with running commentary. A lovely Friday morning welcomed the cricket fans who flocked the ground to watch the finals.

Prize distribution ceremony was conducted on the ground and Mr. Parvez Ali compered the whole programme. KWAR president Rajesh Kumar addressed the crowd and thanked all the participating teams for their support to KWAR. Guest of the day was Mohan Nethrakere, Warehouse Manager of Nadec Company. KWAR former president Royston Prabhu, Gen. Secretary Nazeer Ahmed, Sports Secretaries Sathish Amin, Umesh Shetty and Prashath Shetty were present. ABC Cargo Riyadh was the main Sponsor of this tournament.  

Best Wicket Keeper, Fair Play Award, Best Bowler, Best Batsman etc prizes were given away. There were prizes also for luckiest Spectator and Special KWAR Volunteer award.

List of Prizes:
Best Keeper                    Riyaz (Uchila Friends)        
Best Catch                    Sharjil (Al Jazeerah)        
Highest Individual Score in a match    Dawood (Seven Star)        -    
Highest Wicket in a match        Thameez (United Ullal)        
Man of the match Semi Final 1        Anwar (Uchila Friends)        
Man of the match Semi Final 2        Sarfraz P. (RKA)        
Man of the match 3rd & 4th place    Sharief (United Ullal)            
Man of the match - Final            Rauf (Uchila Friends)        
Best Bowler                    Sarfraz P. (RKA)        
Best Batsman                Hussain (Uchila Friends)        
Trophy for 4th place            Al Jazeerah            
Trophy for 2nd Runner up        United Ullal                        
Player of the Series (Trophy+Cash)    Hussain (Uchila Friends)    
Fair Play Award                Star Cricket Club, Shifa
Runner up (Trophy + Cash Prize)    RKA (Raigad King Aftab)        
Champions (Trophy + Cash Prize)    Uchila Friends            

Felicitations:
Umpires:  Jaya Shetty, Abdul Khader, Abdul Aziz BK, Symonds, Prashanth, BhaskerSalian&Umesh Shetty
Scorers:  Gopi, &SohanKotian                            
Ground Curators:  ShamsuddinBailur&Shammy

Special Prizes
Luckiest Spectator            ArifUchila        
Special KWAR Volunteer        Shrikanth (Kanthanna)        

KWAR is a non-profit social organization established in Riyadh in the year 2008 with the aim of doing socio-community services for the welfare of the people in the Kingdom and back at home of twin districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. It has been successful in reaching out to help and address the grievances of the people in their needs. KWAR is conducting various cultural, sports and charity events throughout the year. This year KWAR they have already conducted successful events like “Karavali Annual Event” and “Food Festival”. For the year 2015, KWAR has planned many events like “Sports Day”, Mega Event of the year “KaravaliParba 2015”, Food Festival, Cricket Tournament etc.

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IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

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April 16,2020

Dammam: President of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Mr.Wasim Rabbani urged immediate intervention of Indian government to help Non Residential Indians who are in trouble due to corona pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

He said in a press rease that expatriate Indians are in concern  as number of corona infected people and  deaths are increasing in danger level.

Hea said, "the Saudi health minister's statement a few days ago indicates that the situation in Saudi needs to be taken more seriously with precautionary methods. There are concerns among expatriates because the number of people infected with the coronavirus and the number of deaths reported in various provinces are increasing at an alarming rate."

"Saudi Government and Health Ministry are taking excellent precautionary measures, however, in the coming days expect to see the number of cases to increase in Saudi Arabia. The Indian government needs to take diplomatic and immediate intervention to ensure the treatment of Indian expatriates considering the number of effected people increasing", He said.

He also urged that the Embassy and the Government of India should ensure qaurantiane faculty for Indian expatriates and arrange special low cost flights to bring back expatriates who would like to return home country.

" Government of India and Indian embassy need to intervene immediately to ensure that the quarantine system is in place for Indian expatriates as the facilities in the rooms where the residents are staying together are very limited. There should also be a mechanism to organize low-cost flight services for expatriates who are ready to go home. The government system should also be able to accommodate the expatriates in special quarantine areas in hometown as soon they arrive in India", he urged.

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Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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