SASP emerges winner of Social Forum Cup – 2015

Jubail: SASP lifted Social Forum Cup -2015 after defeating United Tech by 34 runs in the final match at Al-Falah ground, Jubail.

The flood light tournament was organized by Karnataka Chapter of Indian Social Forum Eastern Province for a noble cause on 26th and 27th of March and 2nd and 3rd of April. As many as 20 teams participated in the tournament.

The opening ceremony was held on March 26 which was inaugurated by Sudeesh Hegde of Fabrotech, Mohammed Sherief, President of Indian Social Fourum and Wasim Sadiq Ali, President of Central Committee, ISF Eastern Province.

The closing ceremony began with the unity song in presence of all the dignitaries from Jubail and Dammam. Wasim, Central Committee President, spoke on present scenario of the Indian politics and appealed to be aware on political developments. Indian expatriates must be involved in the political affairs and empowerment of India, he said.

The guests on the dais were Sayed Hamid, Principal of Indian School Jubail, Mohammed Rashid Al Khater and Mushtaq Ahmad from Fateh Al Jubail, Sudeesh Hegde of Fabrotech, Nazeer of Al Falah, Deepak Thannu of SASP, Salim of Gulf Pipe Supply, Munavvar of SR Engineering, Jamal of IMS, Akthar & Williams of Shifa Medical Center, Ashraf Reagional Secretary of India Fraternity Forum, Imthiaz State President of India Fraternity Forum, Wasim Central Committee President of Indian Social Forum, Sharief State Committee President of Indian Social Forum, Anis Vice President of Indian Social Forum Jubail Branch.

Salim Sheikh, President, Indian Social Forum, Jubail delivered a welcome note and briefed about the program. Anis Ahmad, Vice President of Indian Social Forum Jubail Branch gave vote of thanks and Mohammad Azhar coordinated the Program.

The co-sponsors of the tournament were: Gulf Pipes, Fateh Al Jubail Trading Est., Fabrotech, Al Falah Engineers & Contstructors, Expertise Industrial Solutions, Al-Muzain Co., SR Engineering, IMS International Metal Sources Est., Amaco, Coastal Degest, Icon Industrial Services, Exceed Contracting, NGC Jubail, Shifa Medical Center, Manco Est. Jubail, Realtech Industrial Services, Bin Fahad Engineering, Al-Mokahal Contracting Est., Eagalite, Bharco Industrial Services, Samcon Contracting, AKA Power, Al Aad Contracting Est., Plantech Arabia, India Gate Restaurant, Aseel Tours & Travels, Pravasi General Service, Al Mirza Contracting, Geepas Jubail, Blue Mart, Al Musaad, Highness Contracting, Artic Advertising.

Raffle draws were held under the sponsorship of Geepas for the lucky audience. The ceremony was concluded with the National Anthem.

Result in brief: SASP vs United Tech. SASP won by 34 runs. SASP scored 75 for the loss of 2 wickets and United Tech all out for 41 runs. Zeeshan of SASP was Man of the Match.

In addition to winners and runners trophy, following individuals were recognized for their consistent and exemplary performances during the tournament: Rafiq (United Tech) as the Best batsman, Zeeshan (SASP) as the Best bowler, Raiz (United Tech) as Man of the Series.