Indian Sports Centre, an apex body under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised various sports activities on Qatar National Sport Day for the entire Indian community at Asian Town.
Tug of war competitions for men were organised at Asian Town, Industrial Area, mostly involving Indian workers. Out of 12 participating teams, SAK Qatar was the winner and Doha Warriors were the runners-up. Besides tug of war, box cricket was organised where 10 teams participated. Team Khalli Valli Fun Club emerged as champions and Akbar Travels came second.
Ambassador of India to Qatar, P Kumaran, also played cricket with ISC officials and celebrated the Qatar National Sport Day.
Arm wrestling competitions for women were conducted with 30 participants. Suja Jayram was the winner while Kavita Mohainder came second. More than 50 players took part in arm wrestling competition, which was won by Meeta. Harris grabbed the second position.
Ambassador P Kumaran was the chief guest and gave away the prizes along with other dignitaries — including Hassan Chougule, ISC President; A.R Sanaulla, Chairman ISC Advisory Council; and Azim Abbas, President IBPC.
Management committee members of ISC, ICC, ICBF and IBPC along with Advisory Council members of ISC and various presidents of affiliated organisation, and a large crowed of around 1500 enjoyed the six hours of sport activities.
Mohd Habibun Nabi (GS) was the Master of Ceremony and Safeeru presented the vote of thanks. Asian Town, Absolute Sports, Care & Cure supported the ISC to conduct the events along with 40 volunteers.
Abdurahiman, Sharaf P Hameed, Arun Kumar, Ashique, and Nisha Agarwal from the ISC MC were also present.
