Melbourne KMCC hosted its largest Stephanie Memorial Men’s 7-a-side Soccer Tournament to date on August 15, bringing together 16 teams from across Australia for a day of football at Brookside Recreation Reserve in Caroline Springs.
Teams from Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney took part in the tournament, which was held on Indian Independence Day and attracted players, spectators and community volunteers.
The event was officially inaugurated by Melton MP Steve McGhie, Melton Mayor Lara Carli, UAE KMCC National General Secretary P. K. Anwar Naha and Jeddah National Hospital Group Chairman V. P. Mohammed Ali.
In their remarks, the guests acknowledged Melbourne KMCC’s work in organising sporting and community activities and creating opportunities for people to participate.
Melbourne Challengers won the tournament, with Redback FC finishing runners-up.
Melbourne KMCC chairman Shiyas Khalid thanked the tournament sponsors, including Krisla, along with the players, spectators and volunteers who supported the event.
Food was also a major part of the day, with KMCC volunteers preparing and serving South Indian meals for players and spectators throughout the tournament.
Rishal from KMCC served as master of ceremonies.
Khalid said the organisation plans to expand its sporting activities to include younger members of the community, with kids’ soccer tournaments being considered for the future.
The tournament brought together football teams and community members from different parts of Australia while giving Melbourne KMCC an opportunity to combine sport, volunteering and social activities in a single event.
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