North America Telugu Association pioneer in social activities successfully conducted the North East Cricket Cup 2013 during the Labor Day weekend. The event was conducted as part of NATA's community and youth initiatives. Tristate Telugu people enjoyed this occasion and expressed their gratitude to the commitment that NATA has shown since inception.
NATA as always was grateful to the Grand sponsor and advisory council member Dr. Malla Reddy Pailla for sponsoring the Cricket Tournament. Dr. Malla Reddy Pailla proved yet again through this tournament, his never ending affection towards the Telugu people.
Special thanks to Mr. Dhanraj Seri NJPCL and Vikram Jangam NATA BOD for conducting the Cricket Tournament and delivering the best and making it a memorable one. Thanks to Mahender Musuku, Santosh Pathuri, Rajesh Gangasani, Sridhar Kumbala, Bodhayan Sharma and others for being there when needed.
Fun filled cricket dominated the tournament, live DJ and sumptuous food made it an absolute joy to one and all at the Dwight Eisenhower School at Parlin NJ. It was a great festive atmosphere at the Park. A total of twelve teams participated in this knockout format game. Bullets team emerged as the winners while Jatts team stood as the runner up. The event concluded by awarding prizes to the winners and runners of the events. Needless to say it was a great show of excellence by the -busy community members. The crowd cheered the winners and runners alike as the proud recipients walked to receive the prizes.
NATA thanked Persis Biryani for delicious lunch and snacks during the Game. NATA EC, BOT, members, volunteers, players, participants and everybody else as a team made this a successful event. NATA leaders Raghava Reddy, Chinna Babu Reddy, Linga Reddy, Sridhar Gudala, Mohan Patlola, Ramesh Chandra, Jagan Kavva, Hari Eppanapelli supported the event.
NATA Board of Director Vikram R. Jangam, thanked the NJPCL for partnering with NATA, thanked the entire crowd for attending the Tournament and thanked the volunteers for their help.