Dubai : Kabaddi Queen Mamatha Poojary Graces Konkan Bell Sports Day


Daijiworld Media Network
With Inputs and Pics from Bellevision

Sharjah, Nov 10: Konkan Bells an association of 10 parishes of Beltangady deanary organized a sports meet to celebrate their first anniversary at Sharjah Wonderers Club grounds on Friday November 9. The day was perfect to hold an open tournament of throwball, volleyball and kabaddi with all Kannadiga teams of UAE joining in. The event also marked Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations.

The main attraction of the event was the presence of Mamatha Poojary, the captain of Indian women's kabaddi team and gold medalist in the last Asian Games.

Hailing from Yennehole, Karkala taluk, Mamatha was cheered on by the participants and the crowd and was a accorded warm welcome.














































































Large crowds gathered to witness the best teams vye with each other to clinch the top honours. Bunts Dubai defeated Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha in ladies throwball and Mangalore Konkans defeated Mogaveers in men's throwball match. Saifa Chilly Willy Friends took away the volleyball championship from Ace Spikers in a tightly fought match and New Mark defeated Bhatkal Friends to lift the Kabaddi trophy. All the matches witnessed nail-biting finishes.

The inaugural ceremony began at 9 am with Rohith D’Souza and Roshini Lobo making the early morning announcement, inviting all the teams (12 teams in men’s volley ball and 8 each in men and ladies throwball, 12 teams in men’s kabaddi), to form lines. President of Konkan Bells Remy D’Souza escorted the chief guests Mamatha Poojary, Walter Nandalike, editor-in-chief of Daijiworld.com and Walter Periera, the main sponsor of the sports meet.

Mamatha Poojary inaugurated the sports and called upon the all the participants to uphold the spirit of the game and maintain the dignity of sportsmanship. Earlier Remy D‘Souza expressed his thoughts and thanked everyone who contributed to organize this mega event. Rony Byndoor and his team from Karval Milan sang Jai Jagadishwa to invoke god’s blessing. Prescilla Pinto took oath on behalf of all players for the smooth functioning of the day's events.

The following teams participated in the league matches held in the morning session:


Throwball:

Mangalore Konkans, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Kanarites Dubai, Mogaveers Dubai, Bunts Dubai, KCO Abu Dhabi, Konkans Dubai and Pacific Pearls

Volleyball:

Karaval Milan, Ace Spiker, Team Bhatkal, ULO Systems, Seamens Friends B, St Lawrence, Canara Cathiolic Fujairah, Quarry and Mince Friends, Saifah Chilly Willy, Seamens Friends A, Chilly Willy Youngsters, Jebel Ali Karnatak Friends

Kabaddi:

Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, Mogaveers UAE, Bhatkal Dubai, Marga Deepa UAE, Chilly Willy, Express Money, Mangalore Friends and Coastal Waves Ullal


All league matches were completed before lunch time and the afternoon was set aside for the much-awaited semi-finals and finals between the best teams.

The vegetarian lunch buffet was arranged by Woodlands Restaurant, Sharjah. Snacks counters served the delicious food throughout the day.

Prominent personalities and sponsors including Mamatha Poojary and other were present for the concluding ceremony. Rohith D’Souza, master of ceremony of the tournament thanked all the sponsors, well-wishers, media representatives, participating teams and the referees Sudhakar Alva, Satish Shetty, Naveen, Dancy, Moideen, Ganapathi Bhat and Lokanath who officiated the tournament excellently. They were felicitated.

He also thanked members of the organizing committee and all the spectators without whose support the tournament would not have been possible. He also rendered special thanks to Vinod Shetty for giving live commentary for the day-long tournament.

Raffle ticket draw was held and prizes were distributed to the winners. There was a brief entertainment programme by the kids of Feat Beat group. During the concluding ceremony trophies were distributed to winning teams and individual trophies were given to all finalists by the sponsors and prominent personalities.

Winners:

Volleyball Final:

Saifah Chilly Willy- Winners
Ace spikers – Runner up


Throwball Final:

Women :

Bunts Dubai - Winners
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha - Runner up

Men :

Mangalore Konkans – Winners
Mogaveers UAE – Runner up

Kabaddi Final :

New Mark - Winners
Bhatkal Brothers – Runner up


Volleyball individual trophies:

Best All-rounder: Touseef (Ace spikers)
Best Smasher: Mansoor (Saifah Chilly Willy)
Best Settler: Guru (Chilly Willy Youngster nakre)


Throwball individual trophies:

Women :

Best All rounder: Sheela Shetty (Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha)
Best Smasher: Shakeela Shetty (Bunts Dubai)
Best Receiver: Veena Shetty (Bunts Dubai)


Men :

Best All-rounder: Shashidhar (Mogaveers UAE)
Best Smasher: Raphael Periera (Mangalore Konkans)
Best Receiver: Sunil Pinto (Mangalore Konkans)


Kabaddi individual trophies:

Best All-rounder: Raheem (New Mark)
Best Catcher: Basha (Bhatkal Friends)
Best Rider: Shashimani (Billavas)


Konkan Bells arranged glittering trophies for the winners and the runners-up. The winners were also felicitated with cash prizes of Dhs 1,000 each and runners-up with Dhs 750 each. All the team members were individually honoured with cups and plaques .

The spirit of all the members of Konkan Bells is highly laudable, for putting in their best efforts to host a successful tournament in their maiden venture. The fun-filled day concluded at around 8 pm.

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  • amith.shetty, chikmanglure/karantaka/ dubai

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    can u plz send help me i wat to joine this club plz help me my phone no is 0555998161 Thanks Daijiworld for covering nice photos & Congratulation for the all winners ,
    Becoz of all volleyball, Kabaddi, & Throwball team members participation & co-operation with organizer the event was happened successfully. Mr Vinod Shettys special knowledge about all games & live commentary was wonderful. Thanks for Mr Novel D’ Almedia, Walter Periera & Konkan Bells Dubai Association all members.

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  • shaeed kk kalladka, sharjha

    Mon, Nov 12 2012

    very nice function in dubai konkan bell groups

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  • santhosh dsouza , arva

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    It is really appreciable the spirits of all the members of Konkan Bells who have put in all their efforts to organise such a beautiful event. Thanks to all God bless KonkanBells

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  • Lancy Noronha, Bellore - Bendur-Dubai

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    Dear "Konkan Bells" congratulations.
    Appreciated your maiden step. I would like to thank - specially beloved Novel D'Almeida for his hard work & dedications,Mr.REMI {president}, Mr.WAlter Periera & Mrs Lethisia Periera & all beloved "varado members" for their efforts & presence.
    All the best in future ..& our prayers.

    Lancy & Shyna Noronha
    "MOGA-SAGOR"

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  • ROOPA, Sharjah

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    Very well said,Pius and Vanitha. Congratulations to members of Konkan Bells, very well organised event.

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  • Vanita, Dubai

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    Congratulations to all the winners and runners up teams in all events. Special thanks to Konkan Bells for organising such a nice sports day. Kind request to all the refrees to have a fare decision to all the teams. Please do not take each others revenge in the matches as everyone is struggling hard to compete and win. False judgement causes a lot. It is understood if minor mistakes are ignored from both the teams but when it is a clear foul, please call it as "FOUL" and do not ignore just because there is your favourable team playing in.Thanks.

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  • Anand P Valal, Mangalore,Dubai

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    Dear Noel and Team,
    Wonderful event.Good show..Keep it up

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  • Mary D'souza, Abu Dhabi

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    First Of all congraluation for Konkan Bells for organizing such a event and getting all karnataka people to gather.
    The Kabbadi final match was intersting with small fights in game which make viewers more exciteing to watch the game and support them.
    Even the umpire cheated when our match was goin on.

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  • Charles D'costa, Abu Dhabi

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    Yes the refree in court no. 1 was very partial , secially to 1 of his team.
    He gave many decesions favoring to that particular team, specially the match between KCO & Mogaveers.
    In short there should be a clean game played with correct decessions and no paritiallty.

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  • Jerald, Padangady

    Sun, Nov 11 2012

    Hat's Off to the organizers. Konkan Bells has acheived a big milestone in a small period of one year. It's really not easy to have such a big event, lot of hard work goes behind it.

    All the very best for the future.

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  • Kaizer/ace spikers, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    Well done saifa chilly willy and ace spikers better luck next time.i really missed thee event to the core and will catch u guys very soon.

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  • Rohan DSouza, Dubai / Belthangady

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    Wonderful event...a huge crowd... lot of participants. Konkan Bells has given wonder opportunity to kannadigas to unite. Thanks to all event organisers.

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  • Pius Nazareth, SHARJAH

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    AWESUM n well plaaned event.
    hopin for even more sports to be inculded , hopefully rinkfootball 5 aside or 3. :)
    n throwball team is pacific stars and not Pacific Pearls. :P
    only 1 negative point was about 1 refree in court no1, who is not fit to b a refree , as if u ask him for decesion, his answer would be "I CANT SEE THAT FROM HERE" , he aint a fair umpire.
    he needs to learn from other umpires such as denzil or others present der.

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  • Valerian Pereira, Shirthady/Dubai

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    Well organized event by Konkan Bells, it was really awsome for the spectators. Hats off to the management & the members of the Konkan Bell. We anticipate many more such events from you.

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  • Wilson D Souza, Belthangady / Dubai

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    Thanks Daijiworld for covering nice photos & Congratulation for the all winners ,
    Becoz of all volleyball, Kabaddi, & Throwball team members participation & co-operation with organizer the event was happened successfully. Mr Vinod Shettys special knowledge about all games & live commentary was wonderful. Thanks for Mr Novel D’ Almedia, Walter Periera & Konkan Bells Dubai Association all members.

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  • sugandharaj bekal, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    Dear Konkan bell team and Mr.Novel congratulation,good work

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  • Jailash Nazareth, Shirva

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    congratulate to konkanbells dubai association.They are organised a very good event with in a year they organised such a event its a very good starting from the group. Wish u all the best in future also.

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  • Jailash Nazareth, Shirva

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    congratulate to konkanbells dubai association.They are organised a very good event with in a year they organised such a event its a very good starting from the group. Wish u all the best in future also.

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  • KIRAN, ARVA

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    I congratulate to konkanbells dubai association.they are organised a very good event.keep it up konkanbells.

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  • RONNIE GOMES, Kadri, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    Nice to see Walter Pereira at the sports meet.

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  • Jerry, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2012

    The maiden event was superbly organised by all KONKANI BELLS members. Thanks to sports minister Sunil and president Remy n team.all the best for your future ventures.

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