“Hameedians Fantastic 5 – Season 2” probably one of the most popular Sri Lankan Community Futsal Tournaments in Qatar, concluded in a grand style on 24th November 2017 at Pearling International School of Doha, State of Qatar with the participation of 24 prominent Sri Lankan schools OBA’s, clubs and community association teams.
The top 08 teams qualified for the knockout stage that excelled some brilliant futsal skills and Maroons Thunder, Old Weslyites Sports Club (OWSC), Everocks FC and Fantastic Sports Club booked their places for the semi-finals. Both the semi-final matches were nail biters and crowd had an opportunity to witness the replay of “Fantastic 5 Season 1” in 2016 final match as Maroons FC (Defending champions) and Old Weslyites Sports Club (previous year runner-up) once again cruised into finals after beating Everocks FC and Fantastic Sports Club respectively.
As expected the grand final game was fascinating as both the teams displayed their best futsal ability which was highly commended by the spectators and guests. Meanwhile Everocks FC and Fantastic Sports Club emerged as the third and fourth place respectively. Manoj Siriwardana of Old Weslyites Sports Club and Mohamed Shiyam of Maroons Thunder were adjudicated as the best Player and best Goal Keeper of the tournament respectively. Further, Naser Bin Nawaf FC adjudicated as the “Fair Play” team of the tournament.
Apart from the adult’s tournament, an exhibition match among the students of Stafford Sri Lankan School in Doha added much glamour to the event. The presentation party was hosted with the presence of Ms. Rasamunira Ramil of M/s. Abdullah Abdulghani Bro. Co., (Main sponsor) as the chief guest and other guests of honours Mr. Kumudu Fonseka (Chairman Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha) Mr. Ali Mohamed Ali of M/s. Al Jaber Watches and Mr. Naleer of Europe Textiles & Tailoring.
The event was organized by Hameed Al Huseinie College, Colombo – Old Boys’ Association Qatar which was formed in 2010 in order to gather all past students under one umbrella to assist their Alma mater and the main objective of this event was to bring harmony among Sri Lankan Community in Qatar through sports. Hameed Al Husenie College Colombo is the first Muslim school in the Island which has 133 years of history and pride.
The event main sponsor is M/s. Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co., and Co-Sponsors are Al Jaber Opticians, Europe Textile & Tailoring, Al Jaber Watches, Sports Corner, Al Jaber Clearance & Shipping, Rekha Restaurant, Transco International Cargo Services, Indsign Advertisement, Collage Advertisement, Shorook Neon and QatarClassify.com (online buy and sale). Technical support is provided from insideout Qatar and Medical support is given by Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Centre. Print Media partners are Lankadeepa, Gulf Times, Peninsula and Online Media Partner is www.thepapare.com.
“Hameedians Fantastic 5 – Season 2” organizing committee wishes to thank the event sponsors, the management of Pearling International School of Doha, participated teams, volunteers and all those who contributed to make this community event a grand success.
