Monday, July 27, 2009

Field Hockey Surrey Cup 2nd Annual 2009


Field hockey came to Surrey again this year at 2nd International Field Hockey held in Surrey BC Canada this year. The cup was held on 24,25,26 July 2009 on turf grounds in Tamanawis Park.
It looked nothing like a Tournament but a celebrations like a "Mela". There was free food for everyone supplied by various sponsors, tents were there to protect people from the sun but crowd was too big for tents. People from all ages,men,women,kids were present not only from indo-canadian community but mainstream community too.
This cup bring field hockey to these grounds second time this year.
There were teams from all over the world and local
teams as well.Not only hockey but bhangra teams were there to keep people glued on to their seats even in the bright hot Sun of July. Many olympians were present Balbir Sr., Baldev singh, Baljit Dhillon,Mark Saunders and Dhanraj Pillay came all the way from India. Islahudin Siddiqui,Tariq Imran from Pakistan, and local Olympians like Nick Sandhu, Gabbar,Ranjeev,Kahlon,Bindi were involved too. Final Match was played between Namdhari Eleven which came from India and Local Team United Brothers. People were cheering both teams when they entered the Stadium.

Photos by : Goldie Dhillon


Namdhari eleven won the toss and took the side facing away from blarring Sun. It was very competitive match in which Naamdhari 11 players were attacking the locals right from the begning and they took one goal lead in first half. In Second Half Naamdharies scored again but United Brothers showed some classic moves and the scored the goal. but in the end Naamdhari 11 won the match by defeating United Brothers by 3-1.
Goldie Dhillon
Punjabi Sports
info@punjabisports.com

Friday, July 17, 2009



It was a blast last year in Surrey BC, when first ever field hockey cup was held on the Tamanawis Turf Field 126 St. and 64 Ave. And this year there is more.
The tournament will be held in three categories that includes men's premier level, women's division premier level and social division.
The main attraction will be The Namdhari XI team from Punjab will be there, Balbir Singh Sr.,Dhanraj Pilay,Islahuddin Siddique,Baljit Dhillon and many more olympians will be there.
This tournament commence on July 24th to July 26th 2009. For more information email at goldie.dhillon@punjabisports.com

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Kabaddi In Canada 2009

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This year's kabaddi season started little bit late due to drug tests of the players being held by various kabaddi federations around the world. many players were delayed due to visa problems and the tournament which was organised by Young kabaddi club was delayed for 3 weeks. Finally on May 24th first kabaddi tournament was held in Surrey's Bell Arts Centre's Kabaddi ground. It was a blast from the beginning and there were many matches which were spectacular, but some star players still missing due to visa problems. Vancouver Kabaddi Club faced Young kabaddi Club and and won the tournament in open weight category.
Then the next tournament was held by Abbotsford kabaddi club in Rotary Stadium Abbotsford. Star players have arrived and from the first match to the final every math was a struggle Mangi, Sandeep, Gurlal,Sukhi, Sonu and 155 sensations of Azaad Kabaddi Club Sippy,Goli were rocking.Young Kabaddi Club won this cup first time in history in Abbotsford.

The next day there was 3rd tournament in Surrey's Bell Arts centre's kabaddi park which was organised by Rajbir Raju Kabaddi Club. This tournament was another great one and in final Prince George takes down Vancouver Kabaddi Club.Due to fatigue and injuries some players did not participate in this tournament.
On July 5th next tournament was hosted by Richmond Kabaddi Club in Bell Arts Centre grounds and two times in a row Prince George won the cup by beating Richmond Kabaddi Club in a fierce match.
and we cant forget the 155 pound teams who won all these tournaments. it was Azaad Kabaddi club which took all 4 cups in this season.
Punjabi Sports and Kabaddi Films covered all these tournaments on video, took interviews with the players,organisers and covered every kabaddi of every team played.
These DVDs are being released by Punjabi Sports as soon as they are ready. you can get Young kabaddi club tournament DVD now, by going to http://www.punjabisports.com or email at info@punjabisports.com
we will be covering upcoming tournaments as well and will update this blog with more information.
- Goldie Dhillon
goldie.dhillon@punjabisports.com