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ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಧಮಾಕಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ನ೦ತರ ಕುಟು೦ಬ ಪ್ರವಾಸವನ್ನು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊ೦ಡಿದ್ದರು. ಈಗ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಕ್ರೀಡೋತ್ಸವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸಿಕೊಡರು.

Muscat December 26, 2009: After enjoying an ecstatic evening filled with fun and frolic on "Deepavali Dhamaka", a family get-together held on 22nd October 2009, Muscat Mogaveers did not relax for too long. Within a span of just one month, MM team geared up for another eventful day and celebrated their annual sports meet on Saturday, 28th November at Oman Club ground, Wadi Kabir, Sultanate of Oman.

The day/night sports meet was officially inaugurated by one of the senior most founder members of Muscat Mogaveers and a highly respected person in the mogaveera community, Dr. Shekar Salian, by cutting the ceremonial ribbon and releasing the cluster of balloons, which paved the way for start of the day/night sports festivities.

As a mark of respect, children of Muscat Mogaveers presented Dr. Salian with a floral bouquet, following which Dr. Salian welcomed the members and wished all the contestants good luck and the other participants an enjoyable time. A traditional and homely breakfast was served so as to keep the members fit and energetic throughout the day.

The sports festival included various track and field events, besides team events, for all age groups. The athletic event kicked off with some thrilling sports events for children such as running race, bucketing the ball (quick buck), book balancing race, sack race etc., All most all the children, boys and girls in different age groups, took part in these events with immense enthusiasm and killer instinct so as to clinch the victory.

Then it was time for the ladies, young and not so young but still in their high spirits, to get into action and exhibit their sporting abilities. In an exciting threading the needle race and shot put throw contests, maximum number of ladies took part and exhibited their inherent skills with all the grit and glamour in total confidence. Men were also not lagging behind to show their strength and techniques in the men’s shut put throw event and three legged race.

At the luncheon session a well spread sumptuous three course meal with once again a well prepared Mangalorean cuisine skilfish curry (Melg Meen) and Mota Chawal (boiled rice) as special attraction was served.

The three major team events conducted were 7-a-side Cricket match and Volley Ball match for men and Throw Ball match for the ladies. The latter two events were conducted in flood lights. The innovative idea of Mrs. Anita Tharanath Kotian and Mrs. Naina Mendon to introduce young and bubbly cheer girls for the first time in MM events was a surprise package and was enjoyed by the performers and the contestants alike that added additional glitter and glamour to all the three game events.

The names of the lucky winners, both in individual and team events, are as under:

Children (8-10 years)

Running Race
Winner: Roshan Lokesh Kunder and Runner Up: Shradda Rajesh Naik

Bucketing the Ball
Winner: Rajatha Salian, Runner Up: Simran Kotian, Consolation: Baby Omshi

Children (above 10 years)

Book Balancing Race
Winner: Rashmi Lokesh Kunder, Runner Up: Sudesh Kunder

Sack Race
Winner: Sudesh Kunder, Runner Up: Rahul Kumar

Ladies

Threading the Needle
Winner: Mrs. Dakshayani G. Kunder, Runner Up: Suchitra Manoj

Shot Put
Winner: Mrs. Amita Govardhan, Runner Up: Sujata Lokesh Kunder

Gents

Shot Put
Winner: Shailesh Kunder, Runner Up: Vignesh Mendon

Three Legged Race
Winner: Suchit & Prashant, Runners Up: Santhosh and Ravi

Ladies Throw Ball Event
Winner: Mrs. Vatsala Naik and Team, Runners Up: Mrs. Sujata Lokesh Kunder & Team

Men Volley Ball Event
Winner: Mr. Shailu & Team, Runners Up: Gautham & Team

Cricket
Winner: Rajastan Royals - Mr. Shailesh & Team
Runners Up: Punjab Kings – Mr. Prashant & Team

As usual, there were some surprise prizes. The Lucky Mogaveera prize was won by Mr. Harish Bangera and three lucky bachelor prizes were clinched by Mr. Jeevan, Mr. Shailesh and Mr. Harish Bangera.

This time it was Mr. Yuvaraj Salian and his team who worked tirelessly and struggled hard so as to ensure that every department is well taken care of in terms of ground arrangements, food, sports, games, public relation etc., His team was ably supported by all the MM Committee Members, viz. Mr. Tharanath Kotian, Mr. Ramanand Kunder, Mr. Sunil Salian, Mr. Naveen Kotian, Mr. Hareesh Kotian, Mr. Ravi Kanchan, Mr. Devanand Amin, Mr. Ashok Kotian and the lady members, viz. Mrs. Sujata Lokesh Kunder, Mrs. Anita Tharanath Kotian and Mrs. Vatsala Rajesh Naik.

All in all it was a well co-ordinated effort by the members of MM Executive Committee and congratulations to each and everyone who contributed to the grand success of the memorable Muscat Mogaveers’ Sports Meet.

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