IFF Riyadh hosts happy-healthy sports meet

naeem@coastaldigest.com (Moyhammed Iqbal Katipalla)

March 27, 2012

Riyadh, March 27: India Fraternity Forum – Riyadh chapter organised its annual Sports meet under the theme ‘Happy Life Healthy Life’ at a Sports Club in Aziziah, here recently.

The events started at 11 pm and concluded next morning at 9 am. Objective of this program was to edify IFF members about the value of healthy and happy living.

Approximately 200 applicants from Riyadh region (hailing from various districts of Karnataka) participated in various events of the night-long programme.

IFF Riyadh Karnataka secretary Haris Sowkar welcomed the guests. Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Nasar Thumbe – President IFF Riyadh – Karnataka Chapter emphasised the significance of maintaining healthy and happy life.

He also advised that to utilize youth power to build an ethic and peaceful society and bring unite in the community. Chief guests Jalaluddin Kerala and Faizuddin from Tamilnadu were present on the dais.

Jaluuddin while addressing the program said that regular exercises have the big roll to prevent health troubles.

He said that the health conscious is one of the teachings of Islam that everyone should follow in the society without age barricades.

Congratulating the participants, Faizuddin said routine Sports will keep people away from the disease such as diabetes and cholesterol.

All the sports competitions held in between 4 squads which divided into four colours - yellow, blue, green and red. The events began with an eye-catching march-past comprised by the teams which were led by Raheem Surathkal, chief coach for IFF – Riyadh, Karnataka Chapter. Competitions were in various types of sports like volleyball, Kabaddi, tug-of-war, circle, sack jump and three legged race etc.

Yellow squad coach Shafi Omanjoor, green squad coach Abubekr Siddiq, Red squad Coach Abdurrazaq Uchila and Blue squad Coach Haneef Adyapadi lead their teams towards success.

At the end of the events, all the winners were awarded medals and trophies for their individual and group performances by Saleem Moulvi, Kerala. Programme organised by Abdul Aziz, Surathkal and conducted by Usman Kunjattoor. IFF Riyadh coordinator Naushad Katipalla proposed vote of thanks.

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