There was intense competition during the final between International Indian School (Ajman) and Indian School (Ras Al Khaimah).
Dubai - The evenly poised finals had the spectators on the edge of their seats, rooting for their teams. The final 'confrontation' between the boys finalists saw the added support of the home team driving their schoolmates to a high level of performance.
Published: Fri 27 Nov 2015, 8:29 AM
Updated: Fri 27 Nov 2015, 10:31 AM
International Indian School (Ajman) defeated Indian School (Ras Al Khaimah) 16-15 while Abu Dhabi Indian School edged Sunrise English Private School 13-12 in the finals of the boys and girls divisions of the CBSE UAE Cluster Kho-Kho Tournament 2015-16, hosted and organised by the Indian School-Ras Al Khaimah.
The evenly poised finals had the spectators on the edge of their seats, rooting for their teams. The final 'confrontation' between the boys finalists saw the added support of the home team driving their schoolmates to a high level of performance.
The girls title round was an equally exciting one.
The winners and runners-up now qualify for the CBSE Nationals which will be held in Punjab, India. Majid Ahmed Mohammed of International Indian School-Ajman was selected as the best player among the boys; and Varsha Babu of Abu Dhabi Indian School was given the best player prize in the girls division.
Blessna Benny of Leaders Private School -Sharjah was nominated for the most promising player in the tournament award.
School officials Muhammad Ali; S. A. Salim; and Ninan Philips, were the chief guests at the closing function.
moni@khaleejtimes.com
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