15th AGM of Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah held, new executive committee formed
Jeddah, Dec 23: The Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah recently organized its 15th annual general body meeting on December 15. The event, held at The Village Restaurant Banquet Hall in Jeddah, aimed to discuss community welfare and achievements. The gathering included community members, distinguished guests, and featured Raza Ali Khan, country manager of Air India and Air India Express - Western Province, Saudi Arabia, as the guest of honor.
During the meeting, Raza Ali Khan expressed gratitude to the forum for its efforts in promoting the welfare of Kannadigas. He commended their initiatives in fostering unity, preserving culture, and providing support to the NRI community. Khan acknowledged the KNRI Forum Jeddah’s delegation for their proposal to start direct passenger flight services from Jeddah to Mangaluru. He assured that Air India management is considering the request with top priority.
Outgoing president Mohammed Mansoor welcomed the guest of honor and attendees. He thanked everyone for their support during his tenure and presented a memento to Raza Ali Khan as a token of appreciation. The outgoing general secretary, Peter Mascarenhas Udupi, presented the forum's annual report, outlining achievements in cultural events, cricket tournaments, educational programs, and social welfare projects.
The financial report for 2022-2023 was presented by treasurer Habib Rahman Uchila, emphasizing transparency and responsible financial management. The new executive committee for 2023-2024 was formed under the supervision of election officer Dr Ashfaq Maniyar Bijapur.
The newly elected executive committee includes Sabu Chandran as president, Shaikh Saoud Yermal as general secretary, Arifulla Shariff and Habib Rahman Uchila as vice presidents, Mohammed Imran as treasurer, and Mohammed Ismail as joint treasurer. Additional coordinators and committee members were also appointed for the 2023-2024 term.
The annual general body meeting, hosted by Saoud Yermal, concluded with a vote of thanks from Mohammed Imran. Attendees enjoyed a diverse culinary experience and cultural performances.
The office bearers team of 2023-2024 term has the following additional coordinators and executive committee members. Joint secretary R Dorai Swamy from KGF, coordinators – cultural Mohammed Kaleem from Raichur and Rajesh Suvarna from Mangaluru, coordinator – sports Mohammed Fayaz from Udupi, chief coordinator – Mahboob Ali Khan from Bengaluru and assistant chief coordinator Peter Mascarenhas from Udupi, internal auditor – Rafeeq Ahmed Bengaluru, advisors – Mohammed Mansoor Mangaluru and Dr Ashfaq Maniyar Bijapura.
Mukarram Khan Bengaluru, Faize Abdul Razak Shaikh Mangaluru, Mohammed Haneef Sakleshpur, Denis Noronha Udupi, Jerry Gomes Murudeshwar, Suhail Malik Rayachuru, Mohammed Saifuddin Sami Mysore, Mohammed Irshad Sandi Belagavi, Thomas Daniel Hubli, Shakil Ahmed Raichur, Mahantesh Bagalakote, Salim Hubbali from Belagavi, Zeeshan Mansoor Bale-Hannooru, Raza Ali Khan Bengaluru, Waseem Ahmed Tumakuru, Mohammed Sajid Kanakapura, Mohamad Arshad Husain Mangaluru and Qamar Sada Bhatkal.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
