BIFA Hosts Grand Prize Distribution Ceremony for Inter-School and Inter-College Football Tournament in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, November 13: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Bhatkal Inter Football Association (BIFA), in association with the Uttara Kannada District Football Association (UKDFA), organised a grand prize distribution ceremony on Thursday, November 12, recognising the achievements of teams and individual players who participated in its Inter-School and Inter-College Football Tournament.

The tournament, held at Anjuman Sports Arena, Anjumanabad, Bhatkal, witnessed enthusiastic participation from educational institutions across different age categories, providing young footballers with an opportunity to showcase their talent, teamwork and sporting spirit.

The ceremony was attended by Chief Guest Janab Ishaque Shabandari  (General Secretary of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen), Janab Ismail Jukaku (Assistant General Secretary of Anjuman),  Aheed Mohtisham (President of UKDFA) Janab Sadullah Ruknuddin, Janab Mohsin (Principal of AIMCA),  Janab Gassan Chamundi (Principal of Anjuman Pre-University College), Nazeer Kashimji  and Mawiya Mohtisham (General Secretary of UKDFA).

The ceremony honoured winning and runner-up teams, outstanding players, referees and individuals who contributed to the successful conduct of the tournament.

School Tournament Results and Individual Awards

Under-6 Category

Seerat Mustaqeem emerged as champions, while Pearl Model School finished as runners-up. Suffa secured third place, Al Fitrah fourth place and Al Shams fifth place.

Individual awards:

• Best Defender: Hisam (Al Fitrah)
• Best Playmaker: Zayan (Pearl Model School)
• Player of the Tournament: Arariz (Seerat Mustaqeem)

Under-8 Category

Shams secured the championship, with Seerat Mustaqeem finishing as runners-up. Al Fitrah and Suffa secured third and fourth places respectively.

Individual awards:

• Golden Gloves: Aadi Kashimji (Al Fitrah)
• Best Defender: Mueez (Suffa)
• Best Playmaker: Hayyan (Seerat Mustaqeem)
• Player of the Tournament: Nehzan (Shams)

Under-10 Category

Shams emerged as champions, while Suffa finished as runners-up.

Individual awards:

• Golden Gloves: Souban (Shams)
• Best Defender: Masood (Jamia)
• Golden Boot: Yazan (Suffah)
• Golden Ball: Ayman (Shams)

Under-12 Category

Suffa clinched the championship, with Shams finishing as runners-up.

Individual awards:

• Best Goalkeeper: Mifzal (Shams)
• Best Defender: Zaid (Suffa)
• Best Boot: Ahmed (Suffa)
• Golden Ball: Maan (Suffa)

Under-14 Category

Shams claimed the championship, while Green Valley secured the runners-up position.

Individual awards:

• Best Goalkeeper: Ibrahim Radi Kola (Shams)
• Best Defender: Syed Sabit (Shams)
• Best Playmaker: Mohammed (Green Valley)
• Player of the Tournament: Zaid (Green Valley)

Under-17 Category

Touheed Shiroor emerged as champions, while Touheed Gangoli finished as runners-up.

Individual awards:

• Golden Gloves: Mufeed (Touheed Gangoli)
• Best Defender: Namir (Touheed Gangoli)
• Best Playmaker: Numair (Touheed Gangoli)
• Player of the Tournament: Ibad (Touheed Ahiroor)

Inter-College Tournament Results

In the Inter-College category, ADC emerged as champions, while AITM secured the runners-up position.

Individual awards included:

• Best Goalkeeper (Golden Gloves): Saad Khan
• Best Defender: Amaan Kola
• Best Playmaker: Afnan
• Player of the Tournament: Rabie
• Emerging Player: Ehtisham

Special Recognitions

In recognition of their contribution to the tournament, several individuals and institutions received special awards.

• Best Discipline Team: Al Fitrah
• Emerging Team: Pearl Model School and Shams PU College

Special appreciation awards were presented to Irbaz, Waeel and Rawwas, with each receiving a BIFA voucher worth ₹2,000.

Referees Sufiyan, Jasir, Dil Mohammed, Saad, Sheeban, Ammar, Muawiz and Sinan Shabudin were also recognised for their services during the tournament. They received BIFA vouchers in appreciation of their contribution.

The ceremony concluded with recognition of the efforts of the participating schools, colleges, players, referees and organisers.

BIFA's initiative continues to provide a platform for young footballers to develop their sporting abilities, promote discipline and teamwork, and strengthen the football culture in Bhatkal and the surrounding region.