Friends of Kannur Kuwait Expats’ Association (FOKE) organized Badminton tournament for its members. Marketing Manager, Al Mulla Exchange - Hussein Abbasi inaugurated the tournament at the Ahmadi iSmash Badminton Court.
The inaugural function was presided over by FOKE President, Xavier Antony. FOKE General Secretary - Lijeesh, Al Mulla Exchange Customer Relations Manager - Paresh, FOKE Treasurer - Rajith KC, Advisory Board Member Anil Keloth and Vanithavedi Chairperson Sajija Mahesh addressed the gathering.
80 teams competed in the tournament, which was held in 5 doubles categories - Beginners, Intermediate, Advance, Women's and Mixed. The founder director of IndiansinKuwait.com (IIK) and General Secretary of Indian Media Forum - Shri. Sunoj Nambiar was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony held in the evening.
Advance Doubles
Winners – Dipin Murkot & Prashanth (Fahaheel Zone)
Runners Up - Rajesh Mouvanchery & Bijoy K Joseph (Fahaheel Zone)
Intermediate Doubles
Winners - Vijin & Rajesh Mouvanchery (Fahaheel Zone)
Runners Up - Sudheesh & Majeesh (Fahaheel Zone)
Beginner's Doubles
Winners - Vinoj Kumar & Shaiju VV (Central Zone)
Runners Up - Vyshnav Sabu & Abhay Suresh (Fahaheel Zone)
Women's Doubles
Winners - Amrita Manjeesh & Chandini Rajesh (Fahaheel Zone)
Runners Up - Sajija Mahesh & Sonia Manojan (Abbasiya Zone)
Mixed Doubles
Winners - Shruthin PP & Chandini Rajesh (Fahaheel Zone)
Runners Up - Manojan K & Sonia Manojan (Abbasiya Zone)
Fahaheel Zone became the overall winner of the tournament.