Onathanima 2016:

Thanima has announced their eagerly awaited mega event — ONATHANIMA 2016 — the United Onam carnival of Malayalees in Kuwait, the highlight of which is the 12th National Tug O’ War championship on Friday, 21st October 2016, at Indian Central School premises, Abbasiya.

Tug O’ War champions will receive cash prize and Sancelia Ever-rolling Gold Cup. The three runners up will be presented with Blue Line Ever-rolling Trophy, Jiju Memorial ever-rolling Trophy and trophy sponsored by a well-wisher, besides cash prizes. Winning team members will receive individual medals & certificates.

Aji Memorial Ever-rolling Trophy will be presented to the fair play team of the tournament. The most promising team also will receive a special trophy. Besides, individual prizes for best front, best back, best coach, best all-rounder and best captain are also being distributed.

More than 16 teams are expected to take part in the championship. Last day for team registration is set as 30th Aug. 2016, but Thanima reserves the right to close the registration before the set date.

The coveted ‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pearl of the School’ award, instituted by Thanima, will be presented to the best all-rounder from 20 Indian Schools in Kuwait.

Colorful cultural procession, march-past of the athletes, folk arts, musical fusion etc, are other attractions of the event. An updated Directory with details of Indian Associations in Kuwait will be released in the event as well.