BATA organized the 4th Annual BATA Cup Cricket Tournament on July 28-29, 2007.
Bay Area Telugu Association conducted the 4th Annual BATA Cup Cricket tournament on July 28-29, 2007 in Milpitas, California. Deccan Pacific Medical Group (DPMG) has sponsored this event for the third straight year. DPMG is a multi-specialty medical group delivering quality care for over 25 years in California. BATA donated the proceeds from event to Sankara Eye Foundation for Phase-II development of Free Eye Hospital in Guntur, AP.
Just like the previous years, there was a huge response to the tournament this year as well. However, due to logistics, the tournament was limited to 32 men teams and 3 women teams. The format of the tournament was 6-overs-6-aside. The men teams were divided into two groups of 16 each. The women teams were formed into one group. The tournament started at 8AM and went all the way through 7PM on both the days. Players came well prepared to the tournament resulting in nail-biting matches and major upsets. The enthusiastic spectators (consisting of spouses, children, family & friends) provided a lot of support by cheering their favorite teams. The players responded equally by treating the crowd to a flurry of 4’s and 6’s as well as some excellent bowling and fielding. The women tournament was the highlight of the event. The games were so close that a winner couldn’t be decided until the last ball of the tournament.
Overall, the tournament was conducted in a very professional and organized manner and was a great success yet again.
The following are the results from the tournament:
Women teams:
Winners: Super 6
Runners: Lucky 6
Max 4’s & 6’s: Spandana Cherukumalli(Rangeela)
MVP of the tournament: Usha (Super 6)
Men teams:
Winners: Spartan CC
Runners: Googly (Google)
Max 4’s & 6’s : Rohit (Under Dogs)
MVP of the Finals: Dilip (Spartan CC)
MVP of the Series: Sorabh (Googly)
During the award presentation ceremony, Prasad Mangina invited the sponsors and others onto the stage. Dr. Raghu Katragadda from DPMG, Jayaram Komati (TANA President Elect), Satheesh Chilukuri (TANA Ex-Chairman of Board of Trustees), Venkat Maddipati (Sankara Eye Foundation – SEF), Veeru Vuppala (TANA Regional V.P) and Yugandhar Karakala (President of BATA) were present on this occasion.
Dr. Katragadda advised the attendees about the importance of regular exercise and health check-ups. More specifically he mentioned that the people from Asia are prone to diabetes and BP. He suggested that regular exercise and right medication are one of the best ways to control from getting these diseases. Dr. Katragadda thanked BATA for providing them an opportunity to sponsor this event, which will not only benefit Sankara Eye Foundation, but also gives an opportunity for sports and exercise.
Mr. Yugandhar Reddy (BATA President) thanked the DPMG for their on-going sponsorship of this event for last three years. Also, Mr. Yugandhar thanked all the participants for making this event a grand success. Mr. Yugandhar presented $2000 to Sankara Eye Foundation towards maintenance and development of Sankara Eye Hospital in Guntur, AP, India. Mr. Venkat Maddipati (Sankara Eye Foundation) speaking at this occasion, thanked BATA, DPMG, and all the participants for the tremendous support to the great cause that was taken up by SEF. Mr. Maddipati mentioned that BATA is one of the key supporters and partners of SEF in promoting the cause as well as fundraising.
Prasad Mangina invited the prize recipients onto the stage. Dr. Katragadda presented the trophies to the runners and winners of the tournament. Ramesh Mandalapu (Namaste Plaza, Belmont, CA) sponsored the Cricket Kit to winners. Mr. Yugandhar introduced the BATA executive committee on the stage. BATA executive committee consists of Yugandhar Reddy Karakala (President), Ravi Thiruveedhula (Vice President), Prasad Mangina (Secretary), Kalyan Kattamuri (Joint Secretary), Srinivas Kolli (Treasurer), Sreedhar Chava (Publicity), Ramesh Konda (Marketing), Vijaya Aasuri (Cultural programs), Srini Mangipudi (Event Coordinator), Satheesh Pola (Webmaster), Ramesh Mandalapu (Advisor) and Veeru Vuppala (Advisor). Mr. Karakala mentioned that Prasad, Karun Veligeti, Kalyan, Ravi, Srinivas Kolli, Kamesh & Veeru and other volunteers spent countless hours in planning and organizing this event successfully.
Prasad Mangina thanked Kamesh, Ranga, Malli, Bhanu Murthy,
Ravi Nag, Krishna Prasad and others for their help in umpiring the matches and support. BATA committee thanked TennisBall Cricket Association “TCA” & CricBay for their continued support.
BATA also, thanked Mr. Jayaram Komati (Swagat Restaurant) and Mr. Raman Sanchula (Peacock Indian Cafe) for sponsoring/providing delicious food to all the players & volunteers during the tournament.
