Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) successfully held “KCWA Box Cricket and Badminton Tournament 2026” on Friday, 13th February at Indian English Academy School (A Don Bosco Institution) – Kuwait.
The tournament commenced by invoking God’s blessings led by Jinella Rodrigues. This was followed by a welcome address by President Prakash Pinto, who warmly welcomed the participating teams, sponsors and guests gathered and requested everyone to extend their wholehearted participation and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The President, along with the Management Committee members, played a few ceremonial deliveries formally declaring the tournament open. The opening ceremony was led by Tressy Cutinho.
The Box Cricket tournament was held in 2 categories with 9 teams in Men’s regulars and 6 teams in Women’s Regulars. A total of 15 teams participated in the tournament. Badminton tournament was held in 3 Categories with 7 teams in Under 12, 4 teams in 12 to 18 years and 16 teams in adult’s category. The event was held exclusively for KCWA Members and their Families. Over 500 members witnessed this event.
Below were the registered teams and the results of Box Cricket in their respective categories:
Regular Men
- Canara
- MFC Kuwait
- Pilli Force
- Royal Box Blasters
- SKICC
- Sharq United
- Team Xtreme
- Team Xtreme Kuwait
- United Karavali
Team Canara Defeated SKICC to lift the coveted trophy.
Regular Women
- Canara
- Hurricane Challengers
- Infinity
- Mangalore Falcons
- United Karavali A
- United Karavali B
Infinity defeated United Karavali A to lift the winner’s trophy.
The following players were recognized for their performances in the box cricket tournament:
Men’s Regulars:
- Best Batter – Glavin Dsouza (Canara)
- Best Bowler – Preetham Meril Dsouza (MFC Kuwait)
- Player of the Finals – Glavin Dsouza (Canara)
Regular Women:
- Best Batter – Jenisha Dsouza (Infinity)
- Best Bowler – Joyce Dsouza (Infinity)
- Player of the Finals – Jenisha Dsouza (Infinity)
Below were the results of Badminton tournament in their respective categories:
U- 12
- Winner: Vion Colin Dsouza / Viana Carina Dsouza
- Runner Up: Nicole Trisha Tauro / Cayson Anton Carlo
12 to 18 years
- Winner: Ranston Lobo / Alita Monis
- Runner Up: Andrew Keith Sunny / Rhea Gonsalves
Adults:
- Winner: Blaze Crasta / Alvita Dsouza
- Runner Up: Alban Rathan Dsouza / Vivet Mathias
KCWA Spiritual Animator, Fr. Avil Rosario, graced the occasion and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the organization for successfully hosting the sports event. He also joined the sponsors in presenting the trophies to the winners.
Allen Pinto, Antony Fernandes, Anil Britto, Canute Dsouza, Fijo Cj, Elvis Noronha, Leo Rodrigues, Venkatesh Manai, Wasim Sheikh, Olwin Fernandes, Nisha Monis, Josline Dsouza, Roshan Martis, Austin D’Cunha, Prashanth Reddy, Kenneth Fernandes efficiently served as the match officials and scoring officials for the tournament. They received mementos in appreciation of their contributions.
Ajith Melwin Dsouza, Harry Fernandes, Naveen Dsouza and Zico Fernandes served as Volunteers, ensuring the smooth conduct of the tournament. Tressy Cutinho, Vinitha Pinto, Dr. Manohar Prabhu and Prashanth Loyd Dsouza handled the commentary and announcements, adding energy and enthusiasm to the tournament.
Alban Dsouza & Arwin Rodrigues captured the memorable moments of the day, while Nilton Dsouza ensured timely updates on social media. The sound system was provided by Roshan Rodrigues. KCWA extends its sincere thanks to Flavors Confectionary, Salmiya for arranging the food stall.
Arwin Rodrigues led the final presentation ceremony followed by a vote of thanks proposed by the Sports Secretary Alan Vaz.
The event concluded with a closing hymn led by Johnson D Almeida, thanking the Almighty for the successful completion of the “KCWA Box Cricket and Badminton Tournament 2026.”
KCWA wholeheartedly expressed its sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the tournament by presenting them with flower bouquets: Steel United Factory – Mr. Prakash Gonsalves; Mr. Samir Mohamed Hanoon; M/s Crown Business Group; M/s Bhasin Ansari – Mr. Blaze Crasta; Dalian International for Fire and Safety – Mr. Prashanth Ferrao; Mr. Allan Joseph Pinto & Family; Mr. Preetham Dsouza & Family; Mr. Dinesh D’Silva & Family; Mr. Alban Dsouza & Family; Mr. Prashanth Loyd Dsouza; Mr. Ajith Melwin Dsouza, well-wisher; and Live Pure Water Filter Systems – Mr. Sunil Kumar.
KCWA also expresses its sincere gratitude to Indian English Academy School (Don Bosco) Management for providing the ground for the entire day.
The tournament was well coordinated by Sports Secretary Alan Vaz along with Naveen Monis, Royston Dsouza and Naveen Mascarenhas with the support of the Sports Committee and Managing Committee members.
