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.

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.

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.

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.

A Magic Show with Cricket Bat

The day will be long remembered, by those who were lucky enough to watch, when balls were fired like bullets from the magical bat of Shaiman Anwer, of Team CSS. With his superlative skills, that day Shaiman scored an unbeaten 104 runs from just 38 balls stuffed with 12 sixes and 4 fours. Shaiman Anwar, the hard-hitting batsman who has taken do- mestic cricket by storm, was once again in full flow in the Sharjah Cricket Council’s Sharjah Invitation Tournament semifinal at the Al Dhaid cricket ground. Shaiman recollects, that eventful innings with pride and says that he was so happy for the achievement and being a CSS fam- ily member. He thanks the company management for providing such an op- portunity to him and wants to contribute more to his team in the future. He played with teams like Sialkot Cricket Association in the beginning and achieved a first class batting average of 40.14 in 5 Matches and 7 innings. His strike rate of 103.40 in the List A matches is an exemplar of his extraordinary performance with his bat. A champion performer with both ball and bat, Shaiman has always been an asset to the Cricket team of CSS. Born in Sialkot, in Pakistan, Shaiman had nurtured in him the value of humanity and love to help the needy. Even though Cricket is his passion, Shaiman loves reading and watching TV as well.