BHUBANESWAR, Dec 22
(Infonews Bureau)
In a grand ceremony held on Sunday December 22, at Saint Josef High School in Bhubaneswar, the Excel Cricket Academy was officially inaugurated. This academy has been established to provide young cricket enthusiasts with a platform to showcase their skills and to promote sportsmanship.
The academy is the brainchild of Mrs. Kabita Suar, Mr. Srimant Suar, and Coach MD Azhad, who envisioned nurturing budding cricket talents and fostering a love for the sport.
The inaugural ceremony marked the commencement of the “Excel Shield Cricket Tournament-2024,” a week-long event featuring daily matches until 29th December 2024. A total of 16 renowned under-14 cricket teams will participate in this tournament. The final match and the closing ceremony will be held on 29th December, during which prizes, awards, and felicitations will be presented.
Dignitaries Present:
Chief Guest: Mr. Biswajit Barman, OAS, Joint Secretary, Odisha Human Rights Commission.
Guests of Honor:
Mr. Sudarshan Chhotoray, Eminent Journalist.
Mr. TBT Ansari, Officer, I&PR Department.
Mr. Sayed Tuffayel Ahmed, Cricketer.
Mr. Raghunath Rao, President, The Excel Cricket Academy.
The ceremony began with the hoisting of the national flag, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and unveiling of the academy’s banner by the dignitaries. The guests extended their best wishes to the academy and inspired participants with their motivational speeches.
The event was beautifully hosted by Mr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan, an eminent social activist, and Miss Sushree Mohanty, a famous classical dancer and advocate.
The Excel Cricket Academy aims to nurture young cricketing talents, provide them with a competitive platform, and instill in them the values of teamwork and sportsmanship.
