Doha; The “Kick Off 2022” semi-finals-finals of the All India Sevens Football organized by Folk (Friends of Kozhikode) concluded with various events at the Hamilton International School Grounds.
The Mets defeated Qatar by one goal in a thrilling match to win the City Exchange. Indian Ambassador Dr. Deepak Mittal handed over the trophy to the winners. The Ambassador also enjoyed the dances performed by the children of Kalaripayat – Kolkali – Fokki and congratulated the players and artists. As part of Kick Off 2022, the Ambassador visited and appreciated the stalls of Malabar dishes prepared by the women section members of “Kozhikode Kissa” Folk.
ICC President PN Babu Raj, ICBF President Siyad Usman,
ISC Vice President Shiji Valiyakath, IBN Vice President KP Ashraf, former ICC President AP Manikandan, ICBF General Secretary Sabit Shabeer, ISC members KV Boban, Safir Rahman and ISC Advisory The winners were Board Chairman Mohammad Issa, KBF General Secretary Nihad Ali, former KBF drivers Jayaraj, Abdullah Theruvathu, Tajuddin Nattika, Incas leaders Hyder Chungathara, Jayapal, 98.6 FM Radio Marketing Head Noufal and Rauf Kondotty.
Tournament Committee Chairman EP Abdurahman welcomed the gathering and Folk President KK Usman presided over the function and thanked Ranjith Chalil. General Secretary Vipin Das, Treasurer Mansoor Ali, Riyaz Babu, Faisal Moosa and Anwar Babu led the function.
Fareed Thikkodi, Ahmed Moodadi, MV Mustafa, KKV Muhammad Ali, Shakeer Hussain Hala, Siraj Siru, Sameer N, Biju Kaiveli, Mustafa Elathur, Advocate: Rajshree Rashid, Reshmi Sarath, Zeenat Ashraf, Rasheed Puthukkudi, Zenith Officers C Nair and Adv Riyas Naruveli officiated the function. Vidya Ranjith was the presenter.
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