JEDDAH, 14 September 2005 — As part of the India festival, various sports activities have been set between Sept. 17 and 23. The Consulate General of India, which is hosting the festival, has invited community members to take part in the events. Children should send their participation through their schools. Indoor games (carom, chess, badminton and table tennis) will be held, with their inaugural matches at IISJ (Boys Section) on Sept. 17. For registration, contact Danish 0504682196, [email protected] or Omi Notani 0505576048, [email protected]. Last date for entries is Sept. 15 (4 p.m.) Cricket will be played on Sept. 22 at JCL grounds. Children will play form 8 a.m. and adults from 2 p.m. For registration, contact Afsar Fahim 0504689133, fax: 6293380, [email protected]. Last date for entries Sept. 15 (4 p.m.)
Athletics events will be held on Sept. 23. For men the events will be at the Ministry of Education ground from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Abdul Salam 6450406, 0505677540 or Abdul Rashid Aliakal 0509710336.
Women’s athletic events will be held at the IISJ (Boys Section) from 6:30 a.m. to 1130 a.m. For registration, contact Zarina Sultan 0506670051. Last date for entries: Sept. 17 (4 p.m.)
