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22 August 2009

A.K.G memorial “four a side” football tournament in Abudhabi

Kerala Social Center Abu Dhabi, has announced the 2nd edition of prestigious “A.K.G. memorial Ramadan “four a side” football tournament” from 4th to 6th September 2009. This is the second consecutive year that the K.S.C. is conducting this interesting annual event to commemorate comrade A.K. Gopalan, who played a vital role in transforming the socio economic scenario of our great country. A.K.G. is widely acclaimed as ‘leader of the downtrodden” and was the first opposition leader of Loksabha.

The quick and short passes, control over the ball and other techniques adopted by the players are the main features of this limited space tournament. So also, this format has attracted a big crowd in the capital city, representing a typical cross section of the expatriates last year, which was concluded in a well disciplined manner. Since we foresee more number of teams in the fray than last year, we have decided to increase the number of teams from twelve to sixteen. The teams will be will be pooled in four groups of four teams each.

KSC invites teams comprising of Indian nationals (only) to participate in this tournament from within the U.A.E. The winners will be presented with A.K.G. memorial ever rolling trophy in addition to the cash prizes for different categories. The entries should reach K.S.C. office on or before 28th August 2009 and no entries will be entertained after the cut off date.

For application forms, rules and regulations, please contact K.S.C. office on Tel. Nos. 02 6314455, 02 6314456 or 050 5312262.

Hon. Sports Secretary Mr. Kalidas added that due to the adverse tropical climate prevailing in the country, the prestigious 15th Jimmy George Ramadan Tournament is deferred to November - December 2009. The exact date and schedule will be declared in due course.

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