Mangaluru's Essam Mansoor becomes first Beary boy selected for Qatar U-19 National Cricket Team
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Doha: In a proud moment for the Beary community, young cricketer Essam Mansoor, who hails from Mangaluru, has been selected to represent Qatar in the Under-19 National Cricket Squad. Essam is the elder son of Mansoor Hasanabba Hentar and Razia Sulaiman Salmar, residents of Doha, Qatar.
Essam, who is currently in his first year of graduation at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), has earned the spot after years of consistent performance and dedication to the sport. His selection marks a notable milestone, as he becomes the first boy from the Beary community to secure a place in Qatar’s national cricket team.
Officials confirmed that Essam will leave for the United Arab Emirates on November 17 to participate in the Under-19 ACC Premier Cup. The tournament will offer him the opportunity to compete at an international level and showcase his skills before a wider cricketing audience.
Community members, friends and well-wishers in Qatar and back home in coastal Karnataka have expressed pride and appreciation for Essam’s achievement. His accomplishment is being seen as an inspiration for several young Beary athletes who aspire to pursue sports professionally.
Family members said that Essam’s commitment, discipline and passion for cricket have played a key role in his rise through Qatar’s junior cricket framework. They added that the selection is both a matter of personal joy and a moment of collective pride for the Beary community.
Essam’s parents, engineer Mansoor Hasanabba Hentar and Razia Sulaiman Salmar, said they are hopeful that he will continue to excel and make the country proud at the ACC Premier Cup and in future cricketing opportunities.
Essam Mansoor’s selection has been widely celebrated as a landmark achievement for a community that has been increasingly encouraging its youth to explore opportunities in sports, academics and professional fields.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
