Tamileelam Challenge Cup 2014 – Cricket Results

 

unnamedCanadian Tamil Youth Alliance’s Athletic Committee (CTYA) successfully held its fifth annual Tamileelam Challenge Cup Cricket Tournament. This Challenge Cup Cricket Tournament took place Sunday August 3rd.

Awards for best players were presented; each one being representative of Tamil Eelam’s National symbols: Vaahai being the national Tree; Siruththai being the national animal; and Chenbagam being the national bird.

The Vaahai award was presented to the bowler of the series, Karthik from Black Cats. The Chenbagam award was presented to the batsman of the series, Vicky from Knights C.C. Finally the Siruthai was presented to Kutty from Black Cats for being the all rounder player of the series. The Tamileelam Challenge Cup Champions 2014 were Black Cats.

CTYA held its first Tamileelam Challenge Cup Soccer Tournament in early August 2009. It was a great success, and with the support of the Canadian Tamil community, CTYA has subsequently hosted several other sports tournaments. These events were aimed at encouraging Tamil youth in sports, including various other sports tournaments and women’s sports training.

The Athletics Council of CTYA seeks to provide Canadian Tamil youth with an avenue to develop their leadership skills through athletics and recreational programs. The aim of this council is to educate through athletics, promote outstanding sportsmanship and build team spirit.

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