A colourful backdrop to the tribal cricket festival

Gonikoppal, May 25: The 5-day tribal men's and women's cricket tournament held at the Thithimati Government Higher Primary School ground concluded successfully. In the final match, the Kuttada Cinchona Youth Club A team defeated the Kuttada Cinchona Youth Club B team to emerge as the champions of the cricket tournament organized in memory of D. Shashikumar. The Cinchona Youth Club B team won the runner-up award.

In the women's category, the Red Roars women's team from the village near Ponnampet defeated the Thithimati Warriors Women's team and won the first place. The Thithimati Warriors Women's team came second. The tournament in the women's category was tied, and then the Red Roars women's team emerged as the champions in the super over. This tournament was organized for the first time for tribal men and women in memory of the cricketer D. Shashikumar. 67 men's and 11 women's teams participated in the tournament. The winning team was given cash prizes and awards.

The closing ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Sujin. The tribals appreciated and honored the coordinators of the sports meet, Mustafa and Apros, for their contribution to the success of the tournament. Former president of Mayamudi Gram Panchayat, Apatira Tatu Monnappa, who arrived as the chief guest, spoke and said that tribals should come forward to educate their children through sports. Good platforms should be created for talented young talents. 

Former Zilla Panchayat member P.R. Pankaja spoke and said that tribals should come out of bad habits and become good citizens in the society and engage themselves in various fields. As part of the program, talented students who passed SSLC and PUC with the best ranks were honored. The good service of ASHA workers of Tithimati area was considered and honored. On the stage, donors Raju, owner of Gonikoppa Manjunath Bakery, Manjesh, owner of Dew Draught Resort, Tithimati Gram Panchayat. Former member M.Apros, T.Y.Umar, Shanti, Maniamma Vice President Rohini, Secretary Shivakumar, Deputy Secretary Anil Babu, Treasurer Sujay, Shashidhar, members Ramani, Bhagya and others were present. Tournament coordinator Mustafa welcomed the event and Saraswati presented the vote of thanks.

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