Dubai: Bunts Dubai wins Throwball Championship While Youngsters Nakre lift Volleyball Trophy at BV Tourney

By Alphonse Mendonsa
Pics by Loyan Rodrigues
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Dubai, 30 Nov 2013: As expected Bunts Dubai won both gents & ladies BV Throwball Championship beating Konkans Dubai in a closely contested Matches while Youngsters Nakre showed their supremacy on Ace Spikers and lift the prestigious Volley Ball Trophy held at Wanderers Club Sharjah on 29th November 2013.

 

Youngsters Nakre

 

 
Ace Spikers

 

Bunts Dubai

 

Konkans Dubai

 

Bunts Dubai

 

Konkans Dubai

 

The teams participated were:

Ladies Throwball Teams: Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, K C O - Abu Dhabi, Bunts Dubai, Mogaveers UAE, Konkans Dubai, SMMKC Sharjah, Mangalore Konkans, Dubai, United Friends, Chilly Willy andKanarites Dubai.

 

Throwball Gents Teams:

SMMKC Sharjah, K C O - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Bunts Dubai , Mogaveers UAE, Konkans Dubai, Mangalore Konkans, United Friends andKanarites, Dubai

 

Volley ball Teams: 

Saifa Chilly Willy, St. Lawrence KarwarA& B, Ace Spikers, Youngsters Nakre, Seamen Friends, Red Boys, BKSS Dubai, Karawal Milan, Zaman Boys and Star One Tech.

 

The much awaited tournament began with introduction of special guests Mr. Harsha RJ and he welcomed all the guests, sponsors and teams.  RJ Harsha then took over from Godwin and invited all the distinguished guests on the dais namely: Mr. SatishVenkatramana (MD  Chilly Willy) the main sponsor of the tournament, Rev. Fr. Lawrence D’Souza, Director St. John’s Medical College Bangalore, Mr. Wilfred Menezes – MD Omnitech Security Services LLC, Mr. Joseph Mathias (MD Merit Freight Systems Co. LLC), Mr. LancyMadta (MD Integrated Freight and Logistics), Ms. Renita D’Souza President Bellevision and Mr. Valerian Fernandes – Main Sports Co-coordinator of the BV Tourney.

 

 

 

 

A short prayer song in Kannada was sung by Godwin and team to invoke God’s blessings for the success of the tournament.  All the distinguished guests were then felicitated with floral bouquets.  Ms. Renita D’Souza delivered presidential address and wished all the teams a grand success.  The chief guest of the day Fr. Lawrence D’Souza spoke encouraging words to the teams.

 

He said participating in the tournament itself is a reward.  Further he said you have been blessed with talents and good deeds, share them with others and make this day beautiful and wished them all best of luck to the tournament.  The messages for the players were also delivered by Mr. Wilfred Menezes and Mr. Ronald Sabi D’Souza wishing all the teams with best wishes.  The national Anthems of both U.A.E. and India were sung on the occasion and oath was taken by all players led by Ms. Reshma D’Cruz (Konkans Dubai team). The tournament was inaugurated by releasing the balloons in the air by all distinguished guests on dais.

 

On the occasion a special event took place that was honouring of Mr. Sarvotham Shetty (President, Karnataka Sangha Abu Dhabi) and founder of Ladies Throwball tournament for his outstanding service to all associations of Mangalore Origin, outstanding achievements in many fields, organizing all the major tournaments, programs, sports events and cultural programs.

 

Mr. Sarvotham Shetty was invited to the dais along with his wife Ms. Usha Shetty by RJ Harsha(89.1 Radio 4 FM) for the felicitation.  A citation was read by Mr. Manoj D’Souza highlighting his greatest achievements here in U.A.E since last 35 years, his Yeoman Service to the community and associations etc.  He was felicitated with a traditional shawl by Fr. Lawrence D’Souza, Floral bouquet, Fruitbasket by SatishVekataramana and Citation by Ms. Renita D’Souza.

 

In response Mr. Sarvotham Shetty appreciated kind gesture by BV for honouring him on the occasion and grateful many past and present leaders of Bellevision.  He also said that he had started the Throwball tournament twenty-two years ago and this is the first time he has been recognized for his achievement and once again thanked the organizers.  He said that the honour he received today was not for him but for each participant present here to participate in the tournament and wished them good luck and promised his full support  in the years to come.

 

All the league matches were then played in the morning and finals were played in the afternoon.  After well contested league matches the following teams entered the semifinals.

 

Throwball Ladies

Bunts Dubai won against Mangalore Konkans Dubai
Konkans Dubai won against Kanarites Dubai

 

Throwball Gents

Konkans Dubai won against Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha
Bunts Dubai won against Mangalore Konkans

 

Volley Ball

Ace Spikers won with Star One Tech
YoungstersNakre beat St.Lawrence B

 

All the exiting finals matches were a treat to watch that too high voltage match between Gents Bunts Dubai vs. Konkans Dubai wherein Dubai bunts finally beat Dubai Konkans in two straight sets. In another exiting Ladies match once again Dubai Konkans lost to Bunts Dubai with a very narrow margin. In the Vollyball Match between Youngsters Nakre and Ace Spikers was a neck to neck match played in three sets and eventually Youngsters Nakre played a supreme match and clinched Volleyball trophy beating a prominent strong team Ace Spikers.

 

Prize distribution ceremony was held after all matches were concluded. Ms. LeelaD’Souza who was the emcee of the entire tournament took charge of the prize distribution ceremony as well and once again invited all the distinguished guests on the dais namely Mr. Ronald Aranha, Mr. SatishVenkatramana, Mr. Wilfred Menezes, Mr. Leo D’Souza (MD Canara Restaurant), Ms. Jenifer Mascarenhas (SMKC).Mr. San Poojari (Producer Nirel) Ms. Deepti (ActressNirel) and were felicitated with floral bouquets.  Prior to the prize distribution ceremony auction of the Raffle tickets were held and the remaining tickets were won in a bid by Ronald Sabi D’Souza. The following winners of the Raffle tickets were declared and for those who were present the valuable prizes were distributed and those who have not collected them, they are requested to collect them from the organizers:

 

 

	Item	Winning No.	Name	Mobile
1	Apple ipad	14726	Praveen	055-2011095
2	Lenovo Laptop	9501	Juliet	050-2838801
3	Xbox 360 Gaming Console	7004
4	Samsung Galaxy Smart Phone	1259	Shaina Pinto	050-4960636
5	Cannon Digital Camera	14709	Melwyn	055-8393702
	Consolation prizes
1	Black & Decker Microwave Oven	5185	Job Alva	055 5536710
2	SNTTA Gift Vouchers	9861
3	Black & Decker Rice Cooker	14182		Saby
4	LG HD Media Player	14211
5	Moulinex Mixer	2106	Reni Dsouza	050-4765445
6	Nikai DVD Player	1389	Amefalels JC	050-7983400
7	Kenwood Kettle	6173
8	SNTTA Gift Vouchers	5075	JJB	055-5536710
9	Nikai DVD Player	2680	Sajith	055-3827346
10	24pc Dinner Set	0018	Pithambar	056-1947964

 

All the proceeds of the raffle draws will be spent on educational needs of the under-privileged back home.  Ronald Aranha spoke on the occasion and thanked the organizers for their outstanding work in organizing the major tournament and congratulated all the winners.The following outstanding Players were honoured.

 

Volley Ball:

Best Disciplined Team: St. Lawrence B
All Rounder: Arun Shetty – Youngsters Nakre
Best Passer:  Gawtham – Ace Spikers
Best Smasher:  Leslie Mendonsa - Youngsters Nakre

 

Throwball Ladies:

Best Disciplined Team: United Friends
Best Receiver:  Marina Menezes, Konkans Dubai
All Rounder: Jayashree Shetty – Bunts Dubai
Best attacker:  Neethu Shetty – Bunts Dubai

 

Throwball Gents:

Best Disciplined Team: SMMKC- Sharjah
Best Server:  Santhosh Shetty, Bunts Dubai
All Rounder: Dinakar Shetty – Bunts Dubai
Best Smasher:  Melwyn D’Souza–Konkans Dubai

 

On the occasion Mr. Elias D’Souza founder of BV tournament and Former President was honoured for his outstanding service and dedication to the tournament and also the association since its inception a decade ago.  Mr. Ronald Sabihighly spoke of Elias and his dedication and meticulous planning in every tournament or any programmes that he has been conducting over the years and invited him on the dais for the felicitation ceremony.  He was honoured by team members with a flower bouquet and a memento by former President Mr. Ronald Aranha.

 

The referees Mr. Melwyn Dsouza,Ms. Annett Menezes, Ms.JesinthaRasquinha, Mr. Dancy, Mr. Satish Shetty (Throwball) and Mr. Moideen and teamwere commended for officiated all the matches successfully.  They were honoured by the organizers.

 

The moment of glory came with announcing winning teams and the trophies were distributed to the following winning teams.

 

Volley Ball:

Youngsters Nakre – Winner
Ace Spikers – Runners Up

 

Throwball Ladies:

Bunts Dubai – Winner
Konkans Dubai – Runners Up

 

Throwball Gents:

Bunts Dubai – Winner
Konkans Dubai – Runners Up

 

The organizers were grateful for all the sponsors and their support to the tournament to conduct the BV tourney successfully.  All the following sponsors were honoured during the occasion:

 

Title Sponsor: Chilly Willy Trading Co. LLC

Main Sponsors: Fast track Contracting LLC and Omnitec Security Systems LLC

Co-Sponsors: Bluechem LLC, Bhavani Shipping Line LLC, National Transport Co. LLC and Fortune Hotel Apartments.

Support Sponsors: UAE Exchange, Merit Fright Systems Co. LLC, Canara Restaurant, Integrated Freight& Logistics, VEGA Star shipping services LLC, Edward Aranha, Dunes Hotel Apartments, Regal Furnishing & Storage systems, Paramount Transport LLC,  Alida Global, ABL Electomechanical LLC.

Well Wishers:  Al Raien Metallic Construction Ind LLC, Reliable Fabricators LLC, Standard Fabrication, Doral IT Systems LLC, Konkans Dubai, Al Mazroui & Clevy Automobiles, Queens Crown Beauty Saloon, Star Coating, Utico, Frank Caterers, Delmon Fuels LLC. Ajman, Seamax ship management, Four square electronics, Suncity diesel, Al Bader Technical Works, Steamline A/C, Westbrook interiors, BINAIR Filters, Arab Udupi group of Restaurants, Ashok Dsouza, Northern Sky properties, First Look Beauty Saloon, Tony Sequeira, Zener Electronics, ECIS UAE, Kishore Noronha, Pearl Printing Press LLC

Donors: Winney’s Restaurant, Valerian Almeida, Dublin Auto parts, IEMSC, SNTTA

Gift Hampers by: New Medical Centre, Tiffany Bites, Nestle Water, Red Bull, Nadec Juices Al Marai Juices

 

The vote of thanks was proposed by Wilfred Castelinoand the great successful tournament ended with singing of Latin hymn Laudate Domino by Bellevision Association Members.

 

Sumptuous lunch was provided by Canara Restaurant Dubai for all those attended the tournament and the breakfast was served by Shiv Sagar Restaurant.  Two commentators Vinod Shetty and Sampath Shetty entertained the players as well the spectators with their witty and crisp commentary through out the day.  The music and sound system was provided by Alwyn Castelino and provided good entertainment throughout the day and especially during inaugural function and closing ceremony.

 

As announced by the organizers, there will be a prize for the best action pic of the day and last date for submission of pictures is by 5th December to be emailed to:  bellevision@gmail.com.  The details should include the name and contact no. of the person who had clicked photographs.  The result of the competition will be announced on 7th December 2013 on www.bellevision.com.

 

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