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Abu Dhabi, 07 Feb , 2017 :  MCBC Dubai and GMC Dubai teams  shared  EAGLES CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2017  organized by EAGLES CRICKETERS ABU DHABI.  The tournament was held at the Academic Cricket Grounds near Sh. Zayed International Cricket  Stadium,  Abu Dhabi on  Friday, 3rd February, 2017.  A total number of  9  teams of  Mangalorean Konkani Community  took part in the tournament despite extreme weather conditions.  MCBC – Dubai and GMC – Dubai reached the finals winning their knockout matches.

Prior to the finals, GMC – Dubai had  defeated  D.M.C – Dubai  and  MCBC – Dubai  had defeated Abu Dhabi Mangaloreans in their respected Semi Final matches.  The tournament matches were started at 8.45 am after reciting prayer lead by Mr. Sharan D’souza  and senior member of EAGLES ABU DHABI  Mr. Rahim.  Even though the weather condition was not favorable, all the teams participated and played the matches in good spirit.  Finals could not be completed due to bad weather and both GMC and MCBC decided and agreed to share the Trophies and  total Prize money of Dhs. 5,002. It was a fun filled day where all the players along with family & friends witnessed the keenly contested matches.  The atmosphere was kept busy with lively running commentary in English, Konkani, Kannada & Tulu  by  Sharan, Prakash , Jobis, Lynish & Mervin with Sounds & DJ Music by Rony M. 

In the evening the Champions Trophies were presented to the both winning teams by EAGLES members Pratheep Sheety, Jobis, Prakash, Wilson, Lawrence, Richard, Calvin, President Rohan Lasrado, Praveen, Brain, Andrew and  Sharan  D’souza.  Following individual trophies were presented.
Best  Batsman -   Melroy – GMC Dubai
Best Bowler –  Melwyn Coutinho – MCBC Dubai
Man of the Series –  Nithin – MCB Dubai
The  tournament was sponsored by Mr. Walter Almeida & Family – REGAL FURNISHINGS  &  STORAGE  SYSTEMS  as the main sponsor and Supported by Mr. Sharan - Al Asabah Al Mahrat Gen Maint Co.,  Mr. Leo Rodrigues & Family of Al Mazroui & Clevi Automobile Serv. LLC, Eldorado Restaurant, Mr. Dinesh - Global Trade House , Mr. Benedict Pinto - New Al Khalidiya Aluminium & Glass Co LLC , EMI, News Karnataka.com and KarnatakaToday, Mr. Herald - COCA-COLA, Mr. Gilbert - Printwell Graphics, Mr. Roshan – GOLNAZ  Flowers  and  Members of EAGLES CRICKETERS.

About  EAGLES CRICKETERS ABU DHABI :
EAGLES CRICKETERS  are  an enthusiastic  group of cricketers  in  Abu Dhabi.  It is a non-profit group and aims to play cricket  during  week-ends  and  to maintain  active and healthy lifestyle.  EAGLES, which came into existence in the year 1998 and currently has over 30 members  belonging  to various parts of India.   Driven by its motto, ‘Play for Passion’, the members play regularly and also take part in various tournaments and activities.  It has been providing financial assistance to the needy for various purposes like education, house renovation, medical treatment and sports.
EAGLES CRICKETERS have supported the following causes.
1. Financial support to the family of a person who lost his life in Abu Dhabi while on Duty.
2. Supported a Sportswoman to participate in the 17th Asian Master Athletic champions held at China 2012, who won 4 Medals for India.
3. Financial support for house renovation of an economically backward family in Mangalore in the year 2013
4. Financial support to house construction of a family who lost their only son in a road accident during November 2014.
5. Financial support to medical treatment of a young boy who suffered fatal road accident this year.

This year too we supported the following causes
1. Financial support worth IRS. 50,000 for the heart treatment of 1 year baby girl in Chennai
2. Financial support worth IRS. 75,000 to the family of a person who died in a tragic accident.
3. Financial support worth IRS 1,10,000 for the treatment of an young boy who is under coma in a hospital.