Posted on 31 March 2022

27 th March 2022- Another memorable day for IHMA Kerala. IHMA - HSL Season 3 after a long break due to Corona was conducted at Calicut Arena Football turf hosted by IHMA Kozhikode.

In a small but elegant function chaired by State President Dr. Ganesh Das, Sri M.K.Raghavan, honourable Member of Parliament for Kozhikode inaugurated the tournament in presence of football enthusiasts and members of IHMA. Dr. Ranjith, Chairman Organising Committee welcomed the dignitaries. Dr. A Basheer, Secretary General, IHMA made the key note address. Dr. Anwar Rahman, General Secretary IHMA Kerala and Dr. Muhammed Shameem addressed the gathering.

A total of 14 teams including two veterans team participated in the tournament

1. Quilon Warriors

2. Thrissur Gadeez

3. Malappuram Blasters

4. Valluvanadan Fighters

5. IHMA Malappuram

6. Kakkas Tigers

7. Young Stars Malappuram

8. Team El Classico

9. City FC Calicut

10. United FC Calicut

11. City Super Kings

12. President's FC

13. United FC Calicut

14. Kannur Bombers

After the kick off, every match was played like a final one where sportsman spirit, unbounded energy and team spirit played the prominent role. Of course there were yellow cards coming out of the referee's pockets many a times, but it was still a gentle manly play as compared to the previous years.

The final whistle was blown by 10:30 pm and the final results were as follows

Winner - United FC Calicut

First Runner up - City FC Calicut

Second Runner up - El Classico Malappuram

Best player – Dr. Shaheer Ali, United FC Calicut

Emerging Player - Mr. Hari, City FC Calicut

Top scorer - Dr. Farhan, United FC Calicut

Top Scorer -. Dr. Shijas, IHMA Malappuram

Best Goal keeper – Dr. Anurag, United FC Calicut

Best Defender - Dr. Mohammed Sajid, United FC Calicut

Veteran Champions - Legends Calicut

Tournament was sponsored by

1. M/s Volkswagen Calicut

2. M/s Himeros Pharma

3. M/s Schwabe India

4. M/s SBL Pharma

5. M/s Fourrts India

6. M/s Lords Pharma

Trophies were sponsored by

1. Open Financial services

and

2. Aura Health and Wellness

The entire program was well planned and executed without any complaints by the team lead by Convener Dr. P. Jibil, State Secretary and Chairman Dr. Ranjith, State Sports Committee Chairman. Other committee members include

Co Convenors - Dr. P.B. Suresh Kumar and Dr. Rashid

Registration - Dr. Thanseem

Technical - Dr. Ramzal, Dr. Prasanth M.E, Dr. Latha D

Food - Dr. Rumsheed

Reception - Dr. K.M. Uvaise, Dr. Sajin M, Dr. Noufira

Program - Dr. K. Saji

Finance - Dr. Prasanth M. E

We had a shootout game for the ladies present. Dr. Ayisha Jinjusha became the topper with two goals, and Dr. Subaida came second with one goal.

I am thankful to each and everyone involved in the smooth conduction of the tournament starting from the State President down to every single player and visitor. Still it will be an unpardonable crime if I fail to mention the active participation of the members of our women's wing of IHMA Kozhikode lead by State Women's Wing Coordinator Dr. Latha D.  She managed the food counter in the most admirable manner. Dr. Subaida, President, IHMA City chapter was present full time with family and shared the responsibilities of food management. They were helped by Dr. Noufira and Dr. Ayisha Jinjusha.

I wholeheartedly appreciate the noble gesture of Dr. Uvaise who sponsored 5 litres of high-quality sherbath essence and that of Dr.K. Saji for sponsoring 100 kgs of watermelon both of which quenched the thirst of our players. Dr. Sajin Sponsored the disposable items needed for the event

We thank all players of the teams and members of IHMA for making this event a grand success

Dr. Jibil

Convener, HSL Season 3