Manama: The Palakkad Arts and Cultural Theatre (PAACT) successfully conducted the PAACT 7-A-Side Softball Cricket Tournament at Al Najma Club, Juffair, with enthusiastic participation and tremendous community support. The event turned out to be a grand success, thanks to the active involvement of PAACT members and the generous sponsorship of YK ALMOAYED AND SONS (Ford Motors, Toyo Tyres, and KVS Motors)
The tournament was inaugurated by Mr. Vinoth Aliyath (Past PAACT Executive Committee Member & Present Membership Secretary, BKS) and Mrs. Niketha Vinoth (Past Chairperson, Selection Committee, Kerala Cricket Association). The ceremony was followed by an energetic Fitness First Zumba session, setting the perfect tone for a vibrant evening of sports.
Men’s Category Results: Champions: PAACT Challengers (Captain: Rahul Pallath), Runner-up: PAACT Kings (Captain: Praveen Chandran).
Women’s Category Results: Champions: PAACT Cuties (Captain: Dhanya Praveen), Runner-up: PAACT Beauties (Captain: Abhirami)
Women’s Individual Awards: Best Batswoman & Most Valuable Player: Mrs. Dhanya Rahul, Best Fielder: Mrs. Sajna Sathish Best Bowler: Mrs. Sreeja Venkat
Men’s Individual Awards: Best Batsman & Most Valuable Player: Mr. Shyam, Best Fielders: Mr. Ajith and Mr. Vineeth, Best Bowler: Mr. Sagar Menon
The organising team extended heartfelt gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and spectators who supported the event and stayed until the closing ceremony. The tournament once again reaffirmed PAACT’s commitment to promoting sportsmanship, unity, and community engagement within the Palakkad diaspora in Bahrain.
“Together, we celebrate. Together, we grow.”
