The MHAL (Mumbai Hockey Association Limited) will be conducting their annual Super Division League – 2016 hockey tournament, which is scheduled to commence at the MHAL Mahindra Stadium, Churchgate from Monday, October 3, 2016. The tournament offers a total prize fund of Rs 2 lakhs and the final is scheduled to be played on Friday, October 21.
Seven teams, Western Railway, Indian Navy, Central Railway, Central Secretariat, Central Railway, Union Bank of India, Abhi Foundation and Bombay Republication will be competing for top honours.
The Managing Committee has decided to award a cash award of Rs 1.10 lakh to the Champions and present the runner-up team with a sum of Rs 70,000. In addition, there will be individual cash prizes of Rs 7,000 for the ‘Player of the tournament’; Rs 3,000 each for the ‘Best’ – goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward. A purse of Rs 1,000 will be awarded to the ‘Man of the match’ for every league game.
After completion of the league matches, the top two teams will clash in the title deciding match on October 21.
For more details, contact the MHAL Office during working hours on 022 22811271.
Instant soccer tourney on sunday
The I.C. United Forum, Borivali (W) will be organizing a 7-a-side One-Day Instant Football Tournament at the St. Francis D’Assisi High School Ground, Borivali on Sunday, October 2. Clubs/Teams interested in participating in the tournament are requested to contact: John Alphonso – 9619266402, Thomas Barretto – 9969475006 or Franco – 9833491939.