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  • Muthoot Finance & FICCI kick-off 2023 corporate sports championship in Kochi

    Muthoot Finance & FICCI kick-off 2023 corporate sports championship in Kochi

    Mumbai: Muthoot Finance Ltd., gold loan provider announced the inaugural Corporate Sports Championship Kochi 2023, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). This exciting event aims to bring together over 20 leading corporate firms from Kochi and its surrounding areas.

    While sports have a blend of values that reflects on our day-to-day life, it also enables an individual to build strong relationships in a workplace among colleagues. Participating in sports cultivates discipline, enhances workplace bonds, and sharpens essential skills. On similar lines, the Corporate Sports Championship Kochi 2023 targets to foster sportsmanship and camaraderie among participants, promoting a vibrant corporate sporting culture. The opening, held on 13 October 2023, at Abad Plaza, MG Road, Cochin, featured the logo unveiling. The event was graced by chief guest Shri. Hibi Eden, MP Ernakulam, Keynote address Adv M. AnilKumar Mayor, Kochi Municipal Corporation and Shri. George M. Jacob, deputy managing director, Muthoot Finance and Shri. Savio Mathew, head FICCI Kerala State Council.

    Some of the key corporates like EY, FCI OEN Connectors Ltd., Geojit Financial Services Ltd., KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, Lulu Group, Muthoot Finance, Muthoot Microfin Ltd, Olam Food Ingredients India Pvt Ltd, Pothys Retail Pvt Ltd, SFO TECHNOLOGIES Pvt Ltd (NEST GROUP), TCS, V-Guard Industries Ltd, Baker Hughes, Bhima Jewels Pvt Ltd, UST GLOBALS, and DP World will engage in spirited competitions like Cricket, Football and Badminton.

    During the inauguration ceremony, lot draws were conducted to determine the match fixtures for the sports events. Subsequent matches will be held on Saturdays and Sundays over the following weekends, promising thrilling action and intense competition. The prize money for winners in Football and Cricket is Rs 50,000. The runner-up will get Rs 20,000. The winners and runner-ups for Badminton will receive Rs 5000 and Rs 2500 respectively. The total prize money offered for the championship will be Rs 1,77,500.

    As part of this inauguration ceremony, Muthoot Finance deputy managing director Shri. George M. Jacob said, “We are thrilled to join hands with FICCI to bring the Corporate Sports Championship to Kochi. This event underlines the significance of physical fitness, teamwork, and the valuable lessons sports offer about training, goal-setting, overcoming setbacks, and achieving success. It also provides an excellent platform for networking and fostering corporate relationships in a sporting environment. We look forward to an exciting and successful championship. May the best sportsperson win”.

    MP of Ernakulam chief guest Shri Hibi Eden said “It gives me immense pleasure to witness industry players like Muthoot Finance and FICCI uniting to bring the Corporate Sports Championship to Kochi. Sports have the power to unite, inspire, and build bonds. It’s a pleasure to be a part of an event that promotes sportsmanship and unity in the corporate world.”

    “As we come together for the Corporate Sports Championship 2023, I’m honoured to be a part of Muthoot Finance and FICCI in our mission to build unity and sportsmanship within the corporate fabric of Kochi. Let us not only compete but also collaborate to foster a vibrant sporting culture in our city.” Said Kochi Municipal Corporation Mayor  Adv M. AnilKumar,

    FICCI Kerala State, Corporate head Savio Mathew stated “The collaboration between Muthoot Finance and FICCI reflects our commitment to cultivate a flourishing and well-balanced corporate community, prioritizing the physical and emotional well-being of India Inc. We’re excited to be a part of this transformative journey, enriching the corporate landscape in Kochi and emphasizing the pivotal role of sports in our corporate culture.”

  • ManoramaOnline presents SUPER WOMEN’S CUP: Empowering women cricketers

    ManoramaOnline presents SUPER WOMEN’S CUP: Empowering women cricketers

    Mumbai: In an effort to empower female cricketers and raise the stature of women’s cricket in the state, ManoramaOnline, the news portal in Malayalam, proudly hosted the ManoramaOnline Super Women’s Cup in association with Chungath Jewelry & Chaver Movie. The tournament was held on August 25 and 26 at the Paris Sports Center (PSC) in Ernakulam.

    Amid the ODI Cricket World Cup fever gripping the nation, the event witnessed tremendous enthusiasm and participation from both players and spectators, making it a grand success. The primary objective of the tournament was to support women cricketers.

    The journey to the championship was marked by intense competition and sportsmanship. Social, digital and print media were effectively utilised to invite entries from women’s cricket teams. Eight formidable teams advanced to the knockout stage. They were: Brawlers Cricket Club, Wisden Cricket Club, Lenkara Jewelry Design Institute, Marthoma College, Scoreline Cricket Club, St. Paul’s College, St. Teresa’s College and UC College.

    After fierce battles, four teams — Lenkara Jewelry Design Institute, UC College, Marthoma College and Wisden Cricket Club — entered the semifinals.

    After an exciting semis, Widen and UC College advanced to the final match.  

    In a thrilling title clash, Wisden Cricket Club emerged victorious, clinching the ManoramaOnline Super Women’s CUP, defeating an exceptionally skilled UC College.

    To add to the excitement, a friendly match was played between the champions Wisden Cricket Club, and the lead actors of the upcoming Malayalam movie “Chaver,” featuring iconic stars such as Kunchako Boban, Antony Pepe, Arun Nair, Tinu Papappacha and their crew.

    The tournament, spanning over two action-packed days, was played in front of a packed audience at the Paris Cricket Turf in Ernakulam. The winners received a cash prize of Rs 25,000, while the runners-up were awarded Rs 15,000 at the prize distribution ceremony attended by Shri Hibi Eden, honourable MP of Ernakulam & Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas. Excited by the overwhelming cricket atmosphere, guests also tried their hand at batting and balling along with the movie crew ahead of the ceremony.  

    In a heartwarming gesture, participants and celebrities who were part of the tournament signed a cricket bat, extending their best wishes to the Indian Men’s Cricket team for their upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup campaign. The signed bat will be presented to the Indian cricket team and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) through the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA).

    Kunchako Boban, Malayalam superstar and the lead actor of “Chaver,” expressed his excitement at being part of the tournament and commended the women cricketers for their outstanding performance. Antony Varghese, popularly known as Antony Pepe, praised the women cricketers and encouraged them to dream of following in the footsteps of Minnu Mani, the only player from Kerala to be picked in the inaugural Women’s Premier League auction and to elevate their game to the international level, representing the country.

    The ManoramaOnline team successfully revitalized the campus connect, especially among women-centric colleges in the state, through this campaign. The overwhelming response and enthusiasm of the participating teams have prompted ManoramaOnline to announce this event as an annual tournament.

    ManoramaOnline Sports, Women, and Movie digital channels collaborated seamlessly to host the tournament, resulting in a high level of excitement among the audience and increased session durations during the live updates.