The Northern Region of All India Rubber Industries Association recently organized Rubber Sports League on the March 17, 2024 at the lush green outfield of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce Cricket Ground in New Delhi. The Members of the Association with their respective family and Guests participated in the sports league. The day marked an underlying theme of sportsmanship coupled with making priceless memories with ample entertainment to be cherished for.
The sports league was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. RK Bharti, Joint Director / HOO, MSME and Guest of Honour Shri Pradeep Agrawal, CEO, Argus Polymers Pvt. Ltd. On this occasion, Chief Convener of Sports Meet Shri Vipan Mehta and Convener Shri Sanjeev Sikka along with Chairman-NR Shri Mukesh Kakkar were also present.
The four participating teams in the league were ISRPL, M B Rubber Pvt. Ltd., Alaska and AIRIA. It was a pleasant morning with a welcoming weather. Team M B Rubber and Alaska started the first match followed by match between the other two opponents AIRIA and ISRPL. The teams which reached the finals were M B Rubber and ISRPL. M B Rubber won the Sports League and lifted the trophy, ISRPL took home the Runner's Up title. Sanskar Lefti (Golu) of M B Rubber was awarded with the Best Batsman Award while the Best Bowler Award was bagged by Shivam Singhal of M B Rubber. Trophies to the Winning and Runner's Up team were presented by the Honourable Chief Guest Shri Avtar Singh Shahi, Deputy Inspector General, Border Security Force and Honourable Guest of Honour Shri Pradeep Agrawal, CEO, Argus Polymers Pvt. Ltd. jointly.
The Sponsors of the sports meet were also awarded mementos. Other present respected members and their family members were honoured with shawls and flower pots. AIRIA-Northern Region Chairman Mr. Mukesh Kakkar, expressed his gratitude to all the present members and participants of the match for the success of this event. He also thanked the Chief Guests and Guest of Honor for their valuable time.
Those who were instrumental for successfully organizing the event were Mr. Amardeep Singh of Indian Synthetic Rubber Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Ashwani Sarin of Fairdeal Polychem LLP, Mr. Surinder Paul Gupta of Alaska Rubber Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Anay Gupta of Vinko Auto Industries Ltd., Mr. H K Pahwa of PE International, Mr. Navneet Gupta of Rocks International, Mr. Varun Agrawal of Bharat Enterprises, Mr. Saurabh Malhotra of Excel Polish Company Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Shobha Dhawan of Dawnsun Exim Corporation, Mr. Nipun Jain of Kohinoor India Pvt. Ltd., Mr. S K Jain of Supreme International, Mr. Ravi Gupta of Alaska Multi Polymers Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Anil Arora of JHM Impex & Consultant, Mr. Subhash Jain of Pentagon Rubber Pvt Ltd, Mr. Aneel Kakker of Trident Valves Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Harpreet Singh of Shalimar Rubber and Plastic Industries, Mr. Rajinder Thakur of ARB Conveyors Limited and Mr. Kaushal Anand of Dharmshila Belting Pvt. Ltd.
The family members had their share of fun by participating in indoor games on the sidelines of the Cricket matches. The Event ended with Cake cutting by the Chief Guest & Guest of Honour and a brief thanks speech from Mr. Ashwani Sarin appreciating the sportsmanship displayed by each and everyone.