Affiliated to Indian Embassy Kuwait, is the community welfare association of non- resident Mogaveera’s based in Kuwait. For the 9th time MAK organized, National level Volleyball & Throwball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2025” on 25th February 2025. The Tournament was held at Aspire Indian International School, Jleeb Al Shuoukh, Kuwait.
The tournament coincided with the National Day of Kuwait Celebrated. The weather was pleasant, the participants and the MAK members were all geared up for the tournament.
The long day tournament commenced at 8am with the grand opening ceremony headed by Mr. Suresh Salian. On behalf of MAK Management Committee Mrs. Kavitha Kidiyoor the host for the day welcomed gathering, which was followed by Kuwait & Indian National Anthem. The opening ceremony started off with the guest and the management committee.
The medals & trophies of the Tournament were unveiled by Sports Secretary Mr. Amruthraj Suvarna, Mr. Jaya Kotian along with guest and MAK Management. Mrs.Vinitha Nisha D Souza (Nurse) & Mrs. Pauline Benedicta Mendes ( Nurse) were honoured for your thier humanitarian services towards the society by the MAK management.
The Chief Guest of the day, Mr. Kaizar Shakir is the director and Chief Financial Officer of Dar Gulf Consult of Engineering Consultancy. Our next guest for the tournament, Dr. Surendra Nayak working as consultant, Histopathology at Maternity Al Sabha Hospital- Ministry of health, since 2002.
Mr. Devdas Kapikad who is also known as “Telikeda Bolli” a Tulu film and theatre actor, director, writer, producer, lyricist and singer , was in Kuwait & also graced the event with his appreciating words along with Mr.Abdul Razak, ex-president of Tulu Koota.
The other guest for the day were Mr. Raj Bhandary- President BPP Karnataka wing Kuwait, Mr.Shankar Shetty President -Tulukoota ,Mr. Amarnath Suvarna President of Billava Sangha Kuwait, Mr. Vijay Kairangala Advisor BPP, Mr. Harish Shetty Manager Shahi Tandoori, Mrs. Sowmya Prabhu & Mrs. Nirmala Machado Managers From Visions Direct Logistics Co. Mr. and Mrs. Sushma Manoj Ex-President Billava Sangha, Mr. Yadunath Alva former President Bantara Sangha along with his wife Mrs. Shalini Yadunath Alva, Mr. Wilson D’souza Ex-President Tulu Koota, Mr. Tharendra Shettigar President of Kannada Koota Kuwait, Mrs. Preethi Shetty Vice President Kannada Koota, Mr. Savinay Vice President BPP, Mr. Bharath Shettigar Convenor BPP, Mr. Rajesh Hegde Welfare Convenor BPP, Mr. Srinath Prabhu Cultural Secretary Tulu Koota, Mr. Jagadeeshwar Shanbouge General Secretary Tulu Koota, Mr Madhav Naik – TPI President.
The guest conveyed their best wishes and good luck to the participating teams and organizers. Mrs. Poonam Mendon president of MAK in her speech welcomed the gathering, stressed the importance of playing with true sportsman sprit. She also thanked all the teams for their support as this event is done for MAK welfare projects.
Convenor Mr. Ramesh Kidiyoor wished all teams and announced the opening of the Tournament.
The President of MAK, Management Committee along with the chief guests inaugurated the Volley ball and Throwball court by serving the ball.
The Participating Volleyball Teams were as below:
(1)Tamil Tigers (2) Volley Lovers (3) BPP Friends (4)Saja Volleys (5)Bayan Salmiya
The Participating Throwball Teams were as below:
(1)Kuwait Konkans - A (2) Kuwait Konkans- B (3) Panthers (4) Power Stars (5) Dragon Queens (6) Queens Ayansh (7) Alfa (8) Skyhawks (9) Super Smashers (10) G G Titans (11)Vaigai .
The Volley ball inaugural first round match started between Volley Lovers & BPP Friends, the first round of throwball inaugural match was between Skyhawks & Kuwait Konkans A. The teams played with full enthusiasm, and viewers enjoyed and experienced the spectacular show. As the day progressed matches kept rolling one after another.
The main sponsors of the event were: Vision Direct Logistics Services Company, Shahi Thandoori Restaurant-Hawally.
The referees for Volley ball were Mr. Alexander Mathew & Mr. Abilash Mathew.
The referees for Throwball were Mrs. Seema Miranda & Dr. T. Ramesh Kumar.
The scorers for Throwball teams were Mrs. Kavitha Kidiyoor , Mrs. Guna Chethan , Mrs. Smitha Lakshmish & Dr. Rani Vikyath. The announcements was done by Mr. Girish Mehta.
The scorers for Volleyball teams were Mr. Santhosh Kunder, Mr. Rakshith, Mr. Chethan, Mr. Rajesh.
The announcements was done by Mr. Santhosh Kunder & Mr. Siraj.
Sumptuous Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks was provided by China Metro.
Beautiful moments of the day was captured by Mr. Calvin D’Souza.
Sound system and wonderful back ground music by Mr. Kiran Kumar.
Winners
In spite of the drastic weather conditions the volleyball ended with the final match between Bayan Salmiya & Saja Group. After a tough battle between the two strong teams, Saja Group bagged the Winner’s trophy & Bayan Salmiya were declared the first runner up. The second runners up trophy was won by Tamil Tigers. MAK Player of the tournament for Volleyball was secured by Mr. Vibin from Saja Group.
On the other hand, Throwball tournament ended with the final match between Queen Ayansh & Alfa. Queen Ayansh bagged the winner’s trophy. First runners up was won by Alfa and Kuwait Konkans A stood up as the second runners. MAK Player of the tournament for Throwball was secured by Mrs. Vinita Nisha D’souza from Queen Ayansh.
Prize Distribution Ceremony:
The MAK Management members along with guest awarded the trophies & medals to winners, whereas the MAK members gave away the trophies & medals to runners up teams and individual achievers.
A Raffle Draw was conducted by MAK & the winners are as below
1st Prize: Deeksha
2nd Prize: Ishani Kunder
3rd Prize: Mr. S Dawood Ali
The 10 Consolation prize winners were- Mr. Mahadev,Mr. Baskar Amin , Mr. Calvin D’Souza, Mr. Sunish .C. S , Chaturvi , Ishani Kunder, Mr. Sunil Kunder ,Mr. Shithil Hegde ,Mr. Sudesh .P, Mr. Harish.
During the vote of thanks, General Secretary Mrs. Smitha Lakshmish Kumar thanked each and every one who were responsible for the success of the tournament, participants, sponsor’s, organizers, MAK Volunteer, MAK Management Committee & Executive Committee. Finally a special thanks was given to the Management & Staff of ASPIRE Bilingual School for the awesome venue.