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ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದ ದಿನಾಂಕ : 2010-01-28 ಮಸ್ಕತ್, ಜ,26: 22 ಜನವರಿ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರದ೦ದು ಬಹಳ ವಿಜ್ರ೦ಭಣೆಯಿ೦ದ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಗೊ೦ಡ ಒಮಾನ್ ಬಿಲ್ಲವರ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಕೂಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಮಾನ್ ಬಿಲ್ಲವರ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಶ್ರೀ ಪಿತಾ೦ಬರ ಅಲ್ಕೆ, ಎಸ್. ಕೆ.ಪೂಜಾರಿ, ಅಶೋಕ್ ಸುವರ್ಣ, ಅರುಣ್ ಸನೀಲ್, ಉಮೇಶ್ ಬ೦ಟ್ವಾಳ್ ಮತ್ತು ಡಾ.ಅ೦ಚನ್ ಸಿ.ಕೆ.ಅವರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು. Muscat January 26, 2010: After the grand inaugural function of the inception of Oman Billawas in 2009, the founding members comprising of Shri. Pithamber Alke -President of Oman Billawas, S.K. Poojary, Ashok Suvarna, Aroon Sanil, Umesh Bantwal and Dr. Anchan C.K. ushered in the New Year-2010 - on a sporting and joyous note on Friday, 22nd January, 2010.
RIGHT MILIEU An exuberant crowd of more than 300 members from the community congregated at Hassan Juma Backer Farm, Musannah and participated in the events set for the day. The HJB Farm, an ideal and well known location for indoor and outdoor sports activities is located almost 125 kms away from the city. It provided the right milieu for Oman Billawas to conduct the Sports Meet. The morning air was all set to inspire and infuse the spirit of a day filled with gaiety and mirth coupled with the display of skill in various sports.
WELCOME ADDRESS Shri. Pithamber Alke welcomed the members and assured them of a fun filled day and lots of joyous memories to cherish. Enthusiastic members arrived on time and participated with full spirit and fervor. The highly spirited members from Sohar, renowned for their keen interest in cultural activities, participated in huge numbers. Young and old, Oman Billawas had a great field day as sportive players, cheering audience and encouraging members.
Membership Registration Registration counter was made available at the entrance of the farm to register the membership and to update the database of the members. Umesh Bantwal, heading the Registration Dept, was highly appreciative of the efficient services rendered by his team of members. The efforts meted by Kushal Bangera, H.D. Suvarna, Madhu Suvarna and Mrs. Madhuri, in getting the upto date data, are commendable. EVENTS Declaring the Meet open, the day began with various Sports Events and Fun Games for various age groups. It was conducted by the Sports Team, led by Gangadhar Pujari along with Suhan H., Mrs. Suchetana K Anchan, Harish Poojari, Mrs. Kavita Sanil, K.N. Anchan, Mrs. Prafulla Shankar, Niranjan, A.J. Sanil, Vinish and Sagar Poojary.
Below 5 yrs Running Race 25 mts.: Winner- Ashmith S Amin; Runner Up- Prisha Sudhir Below 15 yrs Musical Chair: Winner- Shashwath; Runner Up- Vijith.V.Kumar
GIRLS Bursting the Balloons: Winner- Varsha Umesh; Runner Up- Shefali Sudhir Ladies Shot Put: Winner- Suchetana K.Anchan; Runner Up- Payal
Gents Shot Put: Winner- Shreyas; Runner Up- Prakash Bollur Open To All Bombing the City - Prasad Amin & Payal Poojary CRICKET - Event of the Day The power driven initiative, enthusiasm and co operation from Sujith Anchan, Sukumar Anchan, Surendra Anchan, Tilak Suvarna, Prasad Amin and Srinivas Poojary and their team members transformed the cricket match played as a remarkable event of the day. BILLAWA CHALLENGERS (Prakash Bollur & Team) emerged as winners followed by Shree Narayan Guru X1 (Sujith Anchan & Team) as Runner up. SHRI.S.K.POOJARY, AL NARGIS TRAD ING, a well-known figure in the community and a founding member sponsored the winning cricket team BILLAWA CHALLENGERS.
ENTERTAINMENT It was not only a race run and medals won, there was entertainment too. Melodious strains from the vocal chords of Madhu Suvarna and Prem kept the athletes toes tapping and swinging. Other members namely Prema Umesh Bantwal, Deepa, Umesh Jeppu, Krishna Prasad sang popular Hindi and Kannada numbers. LOGISTICS The Logistics team headed by Ramakrishna and Shankar Poojary executed it very efficiently. CATERING All the members were treated to a sumptuous Breakfast and Lunch, which comprised of a traditional spead of Mangalorean cuisine, catered by Sai Seas Restaurant, Corniche. Mr.Aroon Sanil, the founding member of Oman Billawas is the Proprietor of Sai Seas Restaurant. USP of Oman Billawas Participation of one and all from the community would be the driving force, the USP of Oman Billawas. Umesh Jeppu highlighted the commitment on the part of the members of the community to initiate regular get togethers and interactions through various activities.
VOTE OF THANKS: Dr. Anchan C.K. on behalf of the founding members, concluded the exciting day by proposing a vote of thanks to the various members of Registration, Sports and Logistics Teams. He urged the members to be in touch, participate, reciprocate with a feedback and share knowledge. Mr. Sudhir Amin from Sohar thanked the President and the founding members and assured their continued support throughout. Shri. Pithamber Alke, President of Oman Billawas, congratulated the organizers of all the events and attributed the success of the event to sheer dedication, unstinting support and valuable contribution. His encouraging piece of message, "To keep up the tempo and spirit always alive and display it in the forthcoming first anniversary celebrations which is approaching soon." He expressed his happiness for the great support that he has been receiving from one and all and this would pave and go a long way in serving the community.
He emphasized on the key action plans and their focus on the following: 1. To help the needy members of the community: S.K. Poojary elaborated and suggested the members to draw out a fund from the donations contributed by the members. 2. To encourage students: Oman Billawas will award scholarship grant for six students i.e. two top rankers each from Std. VII, VIII, and Std IX throughout Oman. Aroon Sanil explained the formation of a Sub Committee for the same. 3. Ashok Suvarna briefed about the cultural activities and celebration of Shree Narayan Guru Jayanthi day. Aroon Sanil seconded Ashok Suvarna in having their own website, which would provide insight about the details of their activities. 4. The huge response and participation by the cricket team members inspired the President and the founding members to think about the formation of its own team (Oman Billawas) which could represent the league tournaments here in Oman and said that this could materialize only if the players came forward.
The day ended with a lot of sporting spirit, joy, feeling of accomplishment, enlightening key messages, fun and frolic and above all the keenness to meet one and all in the community.
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