Abu Dhabi, October 28: The 9th ISC Open Throwball Championship was held on October 27, 2024, at the India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) in Abu Dhabi, witnessing fierce competition among top throwball teams from the UAE. The event saw participation from Acme Mangalore Strikers, KCO Abu Dhabi, Coastal Friends UAE, Konkans Dubai, and Bunts Dubai men’s and women’s teams.

The championship was inaugurated by Mr. Jayaram Rai, Hon. President of ISC, Abu Dhabi, with Ms. Doreen serving as the MC and Ms. Cynthia Fernandes conducting the oath-taking ceremony.

Sponsorship and Dignitaries

The main sponsor for the event was Bright Winders Electromechanical LLC-SPS, supported by co-sponsors TMT Group and Nihal Restaurant. Additional support sponsors included Trionix General Maintenance LLC, Bin Fardan Group of Companies, and Eldorado Restaurant.

Distinguished guests included Mr. Sebastian Pais (main sponsor), Mr. Sunder Shetty (co-sponsor), Mrs. Hilda D’Souza, Mr. Noel Fernandes, and Mr. Ramesh Shetty. Other notable attendees were CA Valerian Dalmaida, Advisor at News Karnataka, Mr. Vivek Serrao, President of KCO Abu Dhabi, and ISC committee members, including Mr. Rajesh Sreedharan, Mr. Deepu Sudashanan, Mr. Dinesh Poduval, Mr. Kris Kurian, Mr. Arun Andrew Varghese, and Mr. Rakesh Ramakrishnan.

Championship Results

Women’s Category

  • Winners: KCO Abu Dhabi
  • First Runner-up: Acme Mangalore Strikers
  • Second Runner-up: Coastal Friends UAE

Men’s Category

  • Winners: Coastal Friends UAE
  • First Runner-up: Konkans Dubai
  • Second Runner-up: KCO Abu Dhabi

Individual Awards

Women

  • Best Striker: Karen Dsouza – KCO Abu Dhabi
  • Best Defender: Jelisha Lobo – Acme Mangalore Strikers
  • Best All-rounder: Sasikala – KCO Abu Dhabi

Men

  • Best Striker: Prameeth – Coastal Friends UAE
  • Best Defender: Ison Monteiro – Konkans Dubai
  • Best All-rounder: Joyson – Coastal Friends UAE

Referees

The matches were officiated by referees Shiva Shetty, Kishor Shetty, Vivek Serrao, and Valerian Fernandes.

The event celebrated teamwork, skill, and the vibrant throwball community in the UAE, with both teams and individual players delivering outstanding performances.