Dubai: ‘DIESEL LINK’ wins KSCC Tolerance Volleyball Trophy 2019
Dubai: The KSCC Tolerance Trophy 2019 Volleyball Tournament was held under the auspices of the KARNATAKA SPORTS and CULTURAL CLUB at Al Wasl Club Dubai on October 25, 2019. The event was held as part of the celebrations of the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, an initiative of the Government of the U.A.E. as declared by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the U.A.E. and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
The event started with the UAE National Anthem. Children dressed up in traditional Emarati attire participated in the opening ceremony. The President of the KSCC, Mohammad Ismail addressed the gathering and laid down the objectives of the event. The Tolerance Trophy Event Chairman Afroze Assadi spoke words of motivation and encouragement to all the teams. The event Vice Chairman Hafeezuddin was also present on the Dias. The Chief Guest of the event, Mohammad Mustafa, Managing Director of Emsquare Eng Consultancy inaugurated the event. In his speech, he highlighted the importance of teamwork, determination and discipline. He also congratulated the organizers for putting together a professional and well organised event.
As many as 8 well known teams exhibited their fine skills and sportsmanship in an effort to win the Tolerance Trophy 2019. The teams were: Only Fresh, Khan Club, American University in Dubai, Diesel Link, CHS Dubai, Youth India, Heat Shield and Red Cross. The league matches kicked off with all the teams displaying their attractive jerseys at the inauguration event.
Humaid Ali Humaid Al Hajri, Operations Manager at Jazfza also graced the event and was warmly welcomed to witness the games, in what were some of the finest display of volleyball talents in the UAE. He wished all the success to the event organizers and KSCC executives.
It was a platform for volleyball players and teams to exhibit their talent at the international arena. In 1st semi-final match, with the help of some stunning smashes and blocks, Diesel Link defeated Only Fresh (25-23 & 25-18) and made their way into the finals.
The 2nd semi-final match was played between American University in Dubai (AUD) and Heat Shield. With some splendid performances, the AUD defeated Heat Shield (25-19 & 25-17) and made their entry into the final as well.
The battle to win the Trophy was intense and the final game went down to the wire. Amidst intense excitement and cheering by the crowd, Diesel Link emerged winners, defeating the American University in Dubai (25-20 & 25-21).
At the presentation ceremony, KSCC President Mohammad Ismail, Event Chairman Afroz Assadi, Event Vice Chairman Hafeezuddin and Chief Guests Mohammad Mustafa and his wife Hajira Fatima along with the national referee from Indian Volleyball Federation Mohideen were present.
A guest of honour award was presented to Mohammad Mustafa by the Club President and Event Chairman on behalf of KSCC Club and organizers.
The KSCC also extended a token of appreciation to the match Referees Mohideen, Sajeev Sulaiman and their team members from the Volleyball Federation of India. The Match commentators Ms. Maria Crystal Dsouza and Vignesh were also appreciated for their contributions in bringing some intense energy and liveliness to the event.
The KSCC also presented a token of appreciation to Hajira Fatima for her strong support to the event.
The best attacker title was awarded to Anoosh (Diesel Link), the best setter award was given to Nurush (AUD), while Ashwar Rai (Diesel Link) was declared the Man of the Tournament.
The winning team, Diesel Link, collected their medals and trophies along with Cash Prizes from the Mustafa from EMSQUARE Eng Consultants. The Runners up Trophy and cash prize was awarded to American University in Dubai by Afroze Assadi.
KSCC also thanked Burjeel Hospital for their support in setting up and managing the First Aid counter at the event.
KSCC specially thanked the Community Development Authority, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club for their support and encouragement towards organizing this event.
The event was hosted by Tanveer Ahmed from Dubai.
The event main sponsor was Emsquare Engineering Consultancy, and was co-sponsored by Dynamic Precision, GKB Ophthalmics, Rove Automation, Euro Tech Gas, Kandas, Hussain Brothers Trading, M. A. H. Y. Khoory, Pluto MEP Contracting, Condor Contracting, Regent Steel Industry, Red Cross, DECO Space, Diesel Link, Northern Insurance Brokers, UVEX, Savetech, CHS, Burjeel Hospital and Fast Sign.
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US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at the United Nations
United Nations, Apr 19: The US has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by Palestine as “unfair, immoral, and unjustified".
The 15-nation Council voted on a draft resolution Thursday that would have recommended to the 193-member UN General Assembly “that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership in the United Nations.”
The resolution got 12 votes in its favour, with Switzerland and the UK abstaining and the US casting its veto.
To be adopted, the draft resolution required at least nine Council members voting in its favour, with no vetoes by any of its five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Palestinian attempts for recognition as a full member state began in 2011. Palestine is currently a non-member observer state, a status that was granted in November 2012 by the UN General Assembly.
This status allows Palestine to participate in proceedings of the world body but it cannot vote on resolutions. The only other non-member Observer State at the UN is the Holy See, representing the Vatican.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz praised the US for vetoing what he called a “shameful proposal.”
“The proposal to recognise a Palestinian state, more than 6 months after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust and after the sexual crimes and other atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists was a reward for terrorism”, Katz wrote on X, after the US veto.
US Ambassador Robert Wood, Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs, said in the explanation of the vote at the Security Council meeting on Palestinian membership that Washington continues to strongly support a two-state solution.
“It remains the US view that the most expeditious path toward statehood for the Palestinian people is through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority with the support of the United States and other partners,” he said.
“This vote does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood, but instead is an acknowledgement that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.”
Wood said there are “unresolved questions” as to whether Palestine meets the criteria to be considered a State.
“We have long called on the Palestinian Authority to undertake necessary reforms to help establish the attributes of readiness for statehood and note that Hamas - a terrorist organisation - is currently exerting power and influence in Gaza, an integral part of the state envisioned in this resolution,” he said, adding that “For these reasons, the United States voted “no” on this Security Council resolution.”
Wood noted that since the October 7 attacks last year against Israel by Hamas, US President Joe Biden has been clear that sustainable peace in the region can only be achieved through a two-state solution, with Israel’s security guaranteed.
"There is no other path that guarantees Israel’s security and future as a democratic Jewish state. There is no other path that guarantees Palestinians can live in peace and with dignity in a state of their own. And there is no other path that leads to regional integration between Israel and all its Arab neighbours, including Saudi Arabia,” he said.
The Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, sharply criticised the US veto, saying that it was “unfair, immoral, and unjustified, and defies the will of the international community, which strongly supports the State of Palestine obtaining full membership in the United Nations.”
Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, said that “our right to self-determination has never once been subject to bargaining or negotiation.
“Our right to self-determination is a natural right, a historic right, a legal right. A right to live in our homeland Palestine as an independent state that is free and that is sovereign. Our right to self-determination is inalienable...,” he said.
Getting emotional and choking up as he made the remarks, Mansour said that a majority of the Council members “have risen to the level of this historic moment” and have stood “on the side of justice, freedom and hope.”
He asserted that Palestine’s admission as a full member of the UN is an “investment in peace.”
On April 2, 2024, Palestine again sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres requesting that its application for full UN membership be considered again.
For a State to be granted full UN membership, its application must be approved both by the Security Council and the General Assembly, where a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting is required for the State to be admitted as a full member.
Earlier in the day, Guterres, in his remarks to a Council meeting on the Middle East, warned that the region is on a “knife edge”.
“Recent escalations make it even more important to support good-faith efforts to find lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state,” Guterres said.
“Failure to make progress towards a two-state solution will only increase volatility and risk for hundreds of millions of people across the region, who will continue to live under the constant threat of violence,” he said.
The UN, citing the Ministry of Health in Gaza, said that between October 7 last year and April 17, at least 33,899 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 76,664 Palestinians injured. Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals, including 33 children, have been killed in Israel, the vast majority on October 7.
As of April 17, Israeli authorities estimate that 133 Israelis and foreign nationals remain captive in Gaza, including fatalities whose bodies are withheld.
