Press Release
Hockey seems to be losing the glory it once enjoyed in India. To promote
the cause of Hockey, Abhi foundation in collaboration with Shelter Don Bosco organized a Hockey Carnival called ‘Enthusia Cup’ at VJTI, Matunga which was sponsored by United Phosporus and Kuoni.
The Boys of Shelter Don Bosco took active part and looked after the
logistics and organization of the event which helped them to a large extent
learning about event management skills. The boys also entertained the players and the spectators through their dances and cheering throughout the tournament. This meant a lot of hard work and which earned them many accolades.
The celebration began on the final day when a host of stars and celebrities
descended on the rink amidst a lot of fanfare, dances by professionals and fire works. Mr. Mir Ranjan Negi the founder of Abhi foundation welcomed celebrities including Suniel Shetty, Raza Murad, Dhanraj Pillay, Vinod Kambli, Mahi Gill, Chitrashi Rawat, Madhuri Pandey, Sunil Pal, Jai Bhanushali and Mahi Vij Singer Arvinder Singh and K.Shailendra etc. There was an exhibition match between the former Men Internationals led by Anil Aldrin and former Women Internationals Suraj Lata. There was a full house to show their solidarity in promoting Hockey in Mumbai.
The final match in men’s section was played between Rizvi and Khalsa,
which was won by Rizvi. In the women’s the final was played between Khalsa and M.M.K, which was won by M.M.K College.
The event was successful because of the hard work of VJTI students,
Shelter boys and Abhi Foundation.
‘CHAK DE INDIA’. ‘CHAK DE HOCKEY’