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Kuwait, Feb 16, 2025 : Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held “KCWA Cricket Cup 2025” on Friday, 14 February at DCC Grounds, Sulaibiya – Kuwait.

The tournament began by invoking the Lord’s blessings led by Roshan Rodrigues followed by a message from President Naveen Mascarenhas welcoming the teams, sponsors & guests gathered and requested their wholehearted participation in the tournament. The President together with the Management Committee members played a few deliveries and declared the tournament open. Prakash Gonsalves led the opening ceremony.

The tournament was held in 3 categories with 4 teams in Men’s regulars, 4 Teams in Men’s veterans and 4 teams in Women’s Regulars. A total of 12 teams participated in the tournament. The event was held exclusively for KCWA members and their Families. Over 250 members witnessed this event.

Below were the registered teams and the results in their respective categories:
Regular Men
 Canara XI
 The Warriors
 SKICC 2
 KMCC
Team KMCC Defeated Canara XI to lift the coveted trophy.

Veterans Men
 Little Flowers Abbasiya
 Sharq United
 Salmiya KICC
 Team Xtreme
Team Veteran Salmiya KICC won the trophy by defeating Veteran Team Xtreme

Regular Women
 Infinity
 Daredevils
 Red Sparks
 Canara XI
Red Sparks defeated Daredevils to lift the winner’s trophy.

This year KCWA also awarded a trophy and medal to Hero of the Match, Impact Player of the Match in every league match also Best Bowler, Best Batter, Player of the Final, Best Captain and Fair Play Award for the best performer in the final match.

The following players were recognized in 3 categories for their performances in the entire tournament:

Men’s Regulars:
 Best Batter – Wilson lobo (KMCC)
 Best Bowler – Friston Correa (KMCC)
 Player of the Finals – Melwin Dsouza (KMCC)
 Best Captain – Errel Jason Dsouza (KMCC)
 Fair Play Award – Joel Pinto (Canara XI)

Men’s Veterans:
 Best Batter – Roshan Lawrence Menezes (Salmiya KICC)
 Best Bowler – Roshan Lawrence Menezes (Salmiya KICC)
 Player of the Finals – Roshan Lawrence Menezes (Salmiya KICC)
 Best Captain – Alfred lobo (Salmiya KICC)
 Fair Play Award – Lancy Castelino (Team Xtreme)

Regular Women:
 Best Batter – Glenda Rekela Menezes (Daredevils)
 Best Bowler – Glenda Rekela Menezes (Daredevils)
 Player of the Finals – Valentine Preema Dsouza (Red Sparks)
 Best Captain – Nancy Pinto (Canara XI)
 Fair Play Award – Vinitha Dsouza (Infinity)

DCC Management led by Mr. Riston Robin Cardoza were the match officials and scoring officials for the tournament.

Jayson Dsouza led the final presentation ceremony followed by a vote of thanks proposed by Sports Secretory Prakash Pinto.

KCWA honored Angel D Costa medium pacer all-rounder cricketer for being a part of senior women Kuwait cricket for ICC Asia qualifier world cup. She was selected for U19 - BCCI Goa state Team as opener bowler all rounder and Player of the match against Hyderabad for an amazing spell. Currently invited for U23 high performance camp in Goa state BCCI and won bronze medal for state level in Goa for age 18 to 20 category. Her achievements have instilled a sense of pride within the Mangalorean community. She is a daughter of KCWA member Lavina Dsouza (Membership#2639).

The event concluded with the closing prayer led by Johnson D Almeida, thanking the Almighty for the pleasant weather and the successful conclusion of the "KCWA Cricket Cup 2025."

KCWA wholeheartedly like to thank the sponsors of the Steel United Factory – Mr. Prakash Gonsalves, Dalian International for Fire and Safety – Mr. Prashanth Ferrao, Allan Joseph Pinto & Family, Prakash Pinto & Family, Prashanth Loyd Dsouza, Reyan Lobo and Family. KCWA also extends their gratefulness to the DCC Management for providing the grounds and managing the whole event for the entire day.

Alban Dsouza & Prashanth Ferrao Captured the moments for the day along with Allan Dsouza who provided everyone with the updates in social media. The Sounds system was provided by Roshan Rodrigues. KCWA thanks Mughal Tandoori Restaurant, Abbasiya for arranging the Breakfast and Lunch for the event. Special thanks to Prajwal Jaison Ferrao and Joseph Mascarenhas for the logistics support.

The tournament was well-coordinated by Sports Secretary Prakash Pinto along with Jayson Dsouza, with the support of the Sports Committee and Managing Committee members.