July, 2010

The UAE Open Badminton Tournament

CSS is proud to be associated with ‘The UAE Open Badminton Tournament’ which was held at the India Club, Dubai from the 31st May until the 25th June, 2010. CSS has always been passionate when it comes to encouraging sports activities amongst its employees and sports enthusiasts. It has been actively involved in participating and sponsoring sporting events be it badminton, football, cricket or any other challenging game promoting social welfare. The UAE Open Badminton Tournament started in the early 1980’s and thereafter was held without any gap to uphold social interest amongst badminton lovers. In order to encourage UAE talents, this year, for the first time in the event’s 25 year history, the tournament was restricted to UAE resident players only. However, the event attracted top players of different nationalities within the emirates. A total of five hundred and one players were registered in the Men’s, Ladies, Boys and Girls, Veterans and Senior Veterans category as compared to a record number of 360 entries registered last year. All players vied for the Top Honors and AED 50,000 prize money in 24 categories at this annual event. Students of Special Needs Family (SNF) & Dubai Autism Centre also participated in the tournament. As a part of India Club’s and Consolidated Shipping Services drive towards Corporate Social Responsibility, separate matches were organized for children and adults with special needs.

As many as 15 – 20 matches were played on a daily basis from 10am to 9pm and each player was restricted to participate in three events. This gave an opportunity for more players to make it to the top rather than a select few taking the top positions. All matches were played in the 21 point format in line with rules and regulations of the World Badminton Confederation.

Badminton 21 Points

Before the 2006 Thomas / Uber Cup, the official scoring format was the 15 points format. The IBF (International Badminton Federation) then tested a new scoring format which is the 21 points rally format in the Thomas / Uber Cup. This 21 points rally format has since become the official one replacing the 15 points format.

The board rules for this format are as given below:

• To win a match, you have to win 2 out of 3 games

• To win a game, you have to score 21 points

• The side winning a rally shall add 1 point to its score

• If a score becomes 20-20, the side which scores 2 consecutive points shall win that game

• If the score becomes 29-29, the side that scores the 30th point shall win that game

• There are no “service over”, meaning you can score a point no matter who serves

• One service only for doubles

• Other rules shall remain the same

May, 2010

CSS UAE OPEN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

CSS has always been proactive in promoting the public interest by encouraging community growth and development of its people and the Keralite society in the UAE. Recently, CSS sponsored a Badminton Tournament for the Kalikkalam family club as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The Kalikkalam family club was initiated by a group of Badminton enthusiasts with the objective of playing badminton and to identify and develop sports and cultural talents of its members and community. From its humble beginning with 24 families today the club has got a membership of over 100 families.

The club has got two indoor courts which can be converted as an auditorium to seat up to 1500 guests apart from the Conference hall, Gymnasium, Library, kids play area and meeting rooms. The Kalikkalam CSS UAE Open Badminton Tournament was held from 18th March, 2010 to 3rd April, 2010. It witnessed all the top class badminton players from around the UAE and there were a total of 35 teams for Men’s Singles, 61 teams for Men’s doubles, Veterans Singles had 13 teams and 10 teams for Veterans Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Some of the top players who have participated include Shibil, Rohit, Vivek, James, Vishnu, Lal mani, Kamaludhin, Xavier.

May, 2010

THE INTER-SHIPPING CRICKET TOURNAMENT

CSS emerged winners in the recently concluded Inter-Shipping Cricket Tournament Corporate Cup 2010 organized by Schenker L.L.C. at the Zabeel Stadium in Dubai, UAE. Team CSS, led by Captain Fida Asghar won 3 out of 4 matches and entered the semi- finals where they managed victory against RHS to qualify for the finals.


CSS won the final toss and elected to bat first with a mission to claim victory over Logwin. CSS bowlers put up an impressive  show to defend its modest total of 87 in the 10 over game and clinched a thrilling 7 run victory over Logwin in the final clash. Atiq from CSS was awarded man of the match as he achieved a hatrick in the last over and kept Logwin from hitting the winning streak. Mohammad Rowmahs was awarded the prolific player of the tournament trophy for his terrific innings through-out the tournament.

March, 2010

TEAM DELHI CELEBRATES CHAIRMAN’S VISIT

The staff of CSS Delhi had an entertaining and interactive evening with the Group Chairman, T. S. Kaladharan & Directors of CSS India, during a chilly evening of January. The gathering was organized on the 14th January in a large farm house called Anandvan in Faridabad, in the outskirts of Delhi. The programme was aimed at creating a more relaxed atmosphere, whereby the staff could interact and discuss their ideas with the Senior Management. In addition the evening included a bonfire and a DJ to add flavour to the ambience. Team Delhi was appreciated for its commitment and growth achieved, by the Chairman and the Management during this informal session.

Sports

India

CSS Delhi participated in the Aero marine cricket tournament for the first time and reached Semi Finals. Aero Marine Cricket Tournament is played amongst shipping fraternity between shipping lines and prominent forwarders, kicked off on January 02, 2010.With the Delhi temperature dropping and the sun playing hide & seek it was eye pleasing to watch cricket enthusiasts from young to old on the field. Console Shipping played with Maersk in the quarter finals. Batting first, Console scored a big total of 174 for 5 in the limited 20 overs. Maersk, in reply gave a tough fight back before succumbing.

Dubai

CSS recently played a friendly 20 – 20 match with Panasonic on 30th January, 2010 at the DP World Cricket Ground. While Panasonic elected to bat first, CSS was very comfortable to bowl first. A flamboyant start from Panasonic helped them score a challenging 151 after the full 20 overs. Hareesh M. and Sajesh initiated the innings for CSS and achieved victory with 40 balls to spare and all the wickets in tact.
The match was an opportunity for CSS and Panasonic to interact on a personal level, strengthen business relations and mutual growth prospects while maintaining healthy competition at the cricket ground.

November, 2009

Stars in Dubai

Pakistan Hockey
Recently, UAE witnessed top Pakistani Hockey players like Rehan Butt and Salman Akbar battle it out in an exhibition match that was held in Dubai at the IAT Hockey ground in Al Ghusais. Consolidated Shipping Services was the official sponsor of the event that brought together veteran hockey player Jaffer Hussain and Qadeer Hussain (also an organizer) for an exciting evening that delighted all the hockey lovers in the UAE.

The exhibition match was officiated by top notch Umpires: Abid Naqvi and Lukas. As the game set in motion Salman Akbar (the International Pakistan goalie) made many excellent saves to deny Rehan Butt of any lead in the 1st half. But tables turned during the second half when veteran world cup star player of Pakistan Jaffar Hussain along with Rehan Butt planned some really exceptional moves to score on Salman Akbar. All the leading Pakistani National players, ex players, organizers and hockey spectators were present to view this extravaganza and were grateful to the visiting players and organizers for giving them the opportunity to meet their favorite stars.