BMKC felicitates Eminent NRI Syed Khaleel ur Rahman in Dubai
Gives him title of "Iftikhar e Qoum"
Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC), on Saturday felicitated prominent Karnataka NRI and community leader Syed Khaleel ur Rahman in a ceremony that was held at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Dubai.
During the event Syed Khaleel ur Rahman was also given the title of "Iftikhar e Qoum" (Pride of Community). He earlier had the title of "Qaid e Qoum" (Leader of Community).
BMKC, a council of several associations of Muslim community based in Middle-East, had invited several notable personalities including Qazi Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal Moulana Abdur Rab, Qazi Markazi Khalifa Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal Moulana Khaja Akrami Madani, from Bhatkal as guests for the even.
Speaking at the event, Syed Khaleel ur Rahman narrated his journey and struggle in achieving what he has achieved.
"There's no success story without struggle. One has to work tirelessly without looking at their watches to be successful. Success is not when you achieve luxurious life, or when you leave behind hefty wealth for your family, your true success is scaled in what you give back to the society and your community." He said while narrating his story.
"Throughout my life I have not done anything while expecting any worldly returns or pleasures. I did it for the betterment of my life hereafter. That'll be success in true essence for me." He said.
He further added, "Although people say I am a very successful professional, but i have never considered myself a successful professional. For me, I am a failure. I have not achieved even 10% of my dreams, my dreams are big. Good willing, I have plans to embark on a journey to fullfill those dreams soon, I have a plan in accordance with the upliftment of our community."
He also thanked BMKC for organizing the felicitation ceremony. He advised the younger generation of leaders to work under the supervision of seniors and experienced members of the community and not leaving them out.
A documentary on the life of Syed Khaleel ur Rahman was also released by BMKC during the event.
Moulana Khaja Akrami, Moulana Abdur Rab, prominent businessmen Yunus Kazia, Meera Manegar and others also addressed the event and lauded the services commitment of Syed Khaleel ur Rahman towards the community.
The event was presided by BMKC Secretary General and NRI businessman Ateequr Rahman Muniri Secretary General Of BMKC, and was compered by another Dubai-based Bhatkali businessman Rahmatullah Rahi.
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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.
