All India Football Tournament at Bidar Draws Young Crowd; Probably First Time in Sports’ History
Bidar: It was not lesser than a craze spread across different states as a total of 12 Football Teams thronged from across the country to Bidar, for an awe-inspiring sensational tournament organized by well-known socio-political activist and philanthropist Abdul Mannan Sait.
Not just Karnataka, the teams of football players were roped in from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh States for the enthralling game held in the historical city of Bidar which was a great watch for the people around.
The tournament was a 4-Days ravishing event, inaugurated by IPS Ida Martin in the august presence of prominent personalities, Bidar’s Superintendent of Police ABC and many other dignitaries.
The lunatic gaming was also participated by prominent politicians including Senior Congress Leader Eshwar Khandre, Aravind Arali MLC Bidar, Women Congress Leader Meenakshi Sangram and other senior socio-political personalities graced the occasion.
The fight for final match was held between Goa Police and Mumbai Fan Club Teams, in which the Goa Police turned victorious grabbing the Tournament Cup with the 1st Prize amounting to Rs. 1,1,1111/-, whereas the 2nd Prize was bagged by Mumbai FC and the 3rd Prize went to Team Falaknuma Hyderabad.
It is to be noted that the event was a huge success as was applauded by several eminent personalities and particularly the massive crowd of youth gathered to witness the football tournament with players from across the country.
This was also a reminder for the youth of Bidar that though their very public representative who is an MLA, was holding the position of a Cabinet Minister in the then State Government with the portfolio of Youth Empowerment & Sports, but unfortunately, not a single initiative was taken, neither towards the empowerment of the youth nor towards sports, which is highly deplorable.
The Football Teams participated and youth leaders of Bidar expressed their extreme happiness and congratulated Abdul Mannan Sait for his selfless efforts towards organizing a massive event at Bidar which turned out to be historic.
Massive Waves being received by Mannan Sait at the Football Tournament
Senior Congress leader Eshwar Khandre at the Football Tournament
Mannan Sait handing over the Tournament Cup to the Winning Team at the Football Tournament
Mannan Sait handing over the Tournament Cup to the Winning Team at the Football Tournament
I have spent some great time there, too. You post returned me to this awesome road-trip that me and my girlfriend had back in 2011. Keep up the good work John, looking forward to your new posts.
Your road-trip was awesome, too. I have heard some stories on how you swim with dolphins. Sea was warm, sand was there – heaven on Earth.
Just a quick note on this road-trip diary – beaches that we visited where completely abandoned and wild.
There was no water so we could\’t make any shower. We have to wait for return home.
Beside that, we had really really good time here and I wish that one day you visit this magic place, too.
I couldn’t agree more with you John! Thanks for sharing this brilliant article!
You are welcome Lisa, really appreciate it.
Aww really aswome aritcle John