DSA celebrates Annual Day

DAMMAM — Dammam Soccer Academy (DSA) celebrated its 1st Annual Day and Family Meet at Aziziya Al-Khobar, making it a memorable day with cultural programs, mime show, quiz, speech and games presented by trainees, parents, DSA executive members and guest artists. The event kicked off with recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an by Nidal Noushad. DSA President Noushad welcomed the guests and enlightened the audience on DSA’s mission and vision, followed by cake cutting by chief coach Manzur and a parent Mohammed Shaikh who won the honor through a secret draw. Parent Manoj Kolvekar spoke about ways to improve the performance of the trainees as well as the academy. Various cultural events followed including a mesmerizing piano performance by trainees Jivin Shano and Allen Sanjay Chako. The audience then witnessed impressive extempore speeches by Mishal, Fadi, Sahil, Aavish, Aadish, Numair, Jagath and Aditya on topics covering the power of words, spirit of sportsmanship, fun facts about football, importance of sports and games and the father of India, Mahatma Gandhi. Rajab Shoukath presented a motion presentation on the dangers of smoking followed by a superb mime show on the same subject; supported by Numair, Nidal, Fadi, Sahil and Jagath. Trainees Yaseen, Bilal Saleem, Akhil and Nidal thrilled the audience with melodious English songs and Evan Sanjay Chako with a Hindi number. Vishwanath Rajkumar and his sister Vaishnavi organized a game “Guess the Product”, where clues were given to get the answers and the winners were awarded with gifts. Parents Binu and Sanjay made the event more colorful with beautiful songs. An orchestra by the team of Ratheesh Kalyani, Siddique Kannur, Biju and Sukaina Rafi spiced up the event. All the mothers of trainees were honored by DSA with souvenir gifts. Appreciation plaques were presented to DSA coaches. Parent Roshen won the grand raffle prize of gold coin. Zuhail sang a fast Malayalam number that brought everyone on their feet and a few of them joining him on the dais. DSA Secretary Aslam extended the vote of thanks. Anchor Fathima Aktha Manzur supported by Zuhail ensured smooth proceedings of the days’ events.