HE is recognised as a very successful businessman, focussing mainly on the infrastructural and aviation sectors, but Brian Tiwari of BK International Inc. fame, who will celebrate his 60th birth anniversary on November 23, has a similar reputation for his support for sports.
To this end, former national player/coach Lennox Arthur has organised a tournament to honour the significant achievement of Tiwari with the staging of the Brian Tiwari Inter-Ward / Village Knockout Cup, scheduled to kickoff tomorrow at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground, West Coast Demerara.
According to Arthur, teams from West Demerara, East Coast Demerara, Georgetown and East Bank Demerara have been invited to participate in the two-day competition.
Arthur added that Tiwari, over the years, has been one of the most consistent sponsors of football and sports in general and, as a result of his unwavering support for tournaments such as the Mayor’s Cup and the Annual Hamilton Green Birthday KO Cup, he thinks that it is only fitting for him to organise a special event in his honour.
Among the teams listed to participate in the tournament are: Sophia, Wales, Plaisance, Lima Dam, Crane, Timehri, Zeelugt, Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke, Den Amstel and Bagotsville.
The organisers have scheduled six matches for opening with hosts, Den Amstel, slated to appear in the feature clash against Bagotsville.
The other fixtures are: Sophia versus Wales from 16:00hrs; Plaisance vs. Lima Dam at 16:30hrs; Crane vs. Timehri from 17:00hrs; Kuru Kururu vs. Zeelugt at 17:30hrs and Den Amstel (Back Street} vs. Soesdyke at 18:00hrs.
Prize money totaling in excess of $150,000 and trophies will be up for grabs with the winning team set to receive $100,000 and the runner-up $50,000. The final will be played on December 2, at the same venue.
