OMSCC, Trophy Stall recognise stalwart contributors
OMSCC vice-president Azeem Khan hands over plaque to Nasser Baksh.
OMSCC vice-president Azeem Khan hands over plaque to Nasser Baksh.

TORONTO. Canada – The inaugural Toronto Cup softball tournament, featuring teams from the host country Canada, Guyana and New York, got off to an auspicious launching last Thursday night at the Tropical Nights Restaurant and Lounge here.Among those in attendance at the scenic open air setting was Bas Balkissoon, Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario representing the riding of Scarborough Rouge River, officials of the organisers, Ontario Masters Softball Cricket Clubs (OMSCC) and players of the competing teams.
In brief comments, Balkissoon urged the visiting teams from Guyana and New York to take the time out during the holiday weekend to visit Toronto in order to take back fond memories of “this beautiful city”.
President of the OMSCC, Jai Singh, said he was delighted with the response to the tournament and showered praise on his organising committee for the splendid and tireless effort in ensuring the tournament became a reality.
Special commendations were also reserved for businessmen Nasser Baksh and Teddy Hussein whose initiatives, according to chairman of the organising committee Azeem Khan, played major roles in tournament’s success.
The OMSCC presented plaques to both in recognition of their commitment to the game of softball and their contribution to the Toronto Cup.
Khan also had special praise for the dynamic input from Mahendranauth ‘Bobby’ Parasnauth who was instrumental in getting most of the overseas teams’ participation and also was a staunch member of the organising committee.
Trophy Stall of Guyana, through its proprietor Ramesh Sunich, also took the opportunity to honour several individuals for their contributions to softball in general and to the Toronto Cup.
Among those presented with plaques were OMSCC president and vice-president, Jai Singh and Azeem Khan respectively, and Parasnauth. Sports journalists Frederick Halley and Ravendra Madholall were also recognised.
Meanwhile, the finals in both Open and Masters categories were scheduled to be staged yesterday at the University of Toronto ground, Scarborough.
Powerhouse Dant were down to face the unbeaten New York Enforcers in the Open while the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSC) faced off against giant killers Our Own Sports Club.
The OMSCC would also take this opportunity to thank several sponsors, including Trophy Stall, Laparkan Trading, Charley’s West Indian Foods, Roop Auto Body, Rajin West Indian Roti Shop, Boodhoo Construction, Top’s Automotive Supply, Feroze Yakub – Demand Maintenance, Our Own Auto Repairs, Ken Jewellery, Shine Party Rentals, Windies Restaurant, Berbice Window, Persaud Dry Wall and Taping, L.A Auto Body Collision, Norman Sue Bakery, Caribbean Sensation Cricket Club, Azeem Karamat First Realty, Air Touch Travel, Nirad Lall, Scotiabank, Tropical Nights Restaurant and Lounge, Clifton Yacoob – Cads Window Fashions, Kawall Narine – Jemtexusa Sports. Jeff Mirza 0 Danplas Pipe Systems and Robert Lall among others. (Frederick Halley)

 

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