Ali International win City Exchange ISC 7’s football tournament
INDIAN Sports Centre (ISC) recently organised a 7’s Tournament as part of India’s 75 years of independence celebration Azadi da Amrit Mahotsav.
Ali International FC emerged as champions after defeating City Exchange FC in a nail biting final.
The final event was held at the College of The North Atlantic Qatar (CAN-Q) ground with attendance of 500 spectators as per the COVID-19 protocols approved by the Ministry of Public Health.
The tournament was conducted as league-cum-knock out tournament for 32 teams.
Ali International and City Exchange FC reached the final after defeating QDC and Friday FC, respectively, in the semifinals.
The exciting final ended up with a score of 3-0 in the favour of Ali International.
Alfaz from Oryx Kasarkode was the top scorer in the tournament with 11 goals, while Ashique from QDC emerged as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
Aghin from City Exchange was named best defender and Ajan from Ali International was selected as the player of the tournament.
Salman from Ole FC was titled best emerging player and Ajan from Ali International nominated as the player of the final.
Captain Atla Mohan, Defence Attache at the Embassy of India and coordinating officer of ISC Dr Mohan Thomas - ISC president and Shanib, operation manager of City Exchange, presented trophies and cash awards to Ali International and City Exchange.
The event started with India’s traditional sport kabaddi, which was demonstrated to Qatari guest by Maharashta Mandal Qatar.
As part of promoting young sportsmen, nine Indian young football talents registered under QFA and playing for different clubs were felicitated during the event.
Balloons in colours representing the national flags of India and Qatar and 22 doves were released during the event to commemorate the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Talking about the event, Dr Mohan said that an event of this magnitude is not possible without the support and guidance of Qatar government, stressing that ISC is looking forward for more mega events in compliance with MoPH guidelines in the upcoming months.
Capt Atla said that Indian Sports Centre has become a role model organisation which leads in sports development among expatriate communities in Qatar.
He added that ISC will be conducting more events with participation of all nationalities in the future to support the government’s mission of developing sports in Qatar.
At the closing ceremony, Vice-President and Head of Membership Sheji Valiyakath along with Dr Mohan Thomas inaugurated membership campaign by giving 25 new applications to the coordinating officer.
Dignitaries at the event included Mohamed Khalid Fakroo, head of International Relations at QFA, Sergio Bravo, project manager at QFA and Khalid Fakru representative of Qatar Charity.
Representatives of CNAQ were Dr Mothanna Al Kubaisi, Institutional Excellence director Anthony Martin, head of Sports and Wellness Biju, facilities manager and Keegan Walker, supervisor of Community and Anxillary Services.
ISC representatives at the event included Sreenivas, ISC general secretary Rukkaiya Pachisa, head of Finance Rajesh Kannan, joint secretary Mohamed Essa, Advisory Council chairman.
Others were Safeeru Rahman, Boban Varkey and Yawar Ali.
The AC members Sippy Jose, Dr Manikantan and Nisha Agarwal also attended the function. Head of Football John Desa delivered vote of thanks.
Main Sponsor of the event was City Exchange.
Associate sponsors were ABN Corporation, Lloyd Airconditioning, HP Lubricants, Care n Cure, Imalco, Galaxy, Tradewest Trading, Apex Events, Chemmanur jewellers, 21 Constructions, Al Raza Photography, Premier Indecor, and Falkland. Annual sponsors of ISC are Rusiya Group, ITI Group, Land Royal properties, and Savoy Insurance. The event was technically supported by associate organisations of ISC, including QIA, QIFF, Absolute Sports and VAQ.