Karnataka Sangha Abudhabi Ladies Wins Bunts Dubai throwball Trophy

Photo: Ashok belman

Dubai, Dec 8: In a most exciting and electrifying finale to the throwball and volleyball tournaments organized by Bunts Dubai, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha ladies won the throwball championship beating Konkans Dubai, and Bunts Dubai once again proved to be supreme in their third encounter with Konkans Dubai in the men’s throwball tourney.

The final volleyball match between Saifa Chilly Willy and Shannon Star, watched by the crowd accompanied with a lively commentary by Vinod, kept the spectators on their toes. After several nail-biting moments, Shanan Stars defeated Saifa Chilly Willy in the 3rd set with 26-24 in one of the most exciting and closely contested matches.

In the morning the Bunts Throwball & Volley Ball Tournament was inaugurated by the sponsors by releasing balloons into the air. All the sponsors on the dais, namely Pravin Shetty, Shekar Shetty, Chetan Shetty, Sudhir Kumar Shetty, Sudhakar Alva, Premnath Shetty, Gunasheel Shetty, Mohamed and Faisal were honoured with bouquets.

A short march-past by team captains, managers, and volunteers was held, carrying the flags of Bunts Dubai, India national flag and the UAE national flag.

Both the UAE and Indian national anthems were sung and a short prayer was rendered by little children invoking God’s blessings on the tournament. Satish Shetty welcomed the players, sponsors and the audience. He said this was the 4th throwball tourney by Bunts since the year 2007. The earlier matches were held in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Outstanding rowball players who have played since the beginning, were honoured by Bunts Dubai, namely Surya G Rao (Mogaveera) and Annette Menezes (KCO). Community leader Ganesh Rai read the citations. Sarvotham Shetty and his wife Usha Shetty were also honoured for their dedication to the tournament all through. They were all honoured with traditional shawls, fruit baskets, bouquets and citations.

Ladies throwball teams: Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, K C O – Abu Dhabi, Bunts Dubai, Mogaveers UAE, Konkans Dubai, SMMKC Sharjah, Mangalore Konkans, Dubai, Chilly Willy and Kanarites Dubai.

Gents throwball teams: SMMKC Sharjah, K C O – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Bunts Dubai , Mogaveers UAE, Konkans Dubai, Mangalore Konkans, Chilly Willy and Kanarites, Dubai

Volleyball teams: Shanan Stars, Saifa Chilly Willy, St. Lawrence Karwar, Ace Spikers, Seamen Friends, Udupi Friends, Karawal Milan and Star One Tech.

Prior to the closing ceremony and prize distribution, a raffle draw was held. All the sponsors were felicitated. Vote of thanks was proposed by Shashi Shetty.