Kochi: VPS Healthcare organizes a rare gathering of Kerala’s Santosh Trophy players. Three generations of proud Malayalam players won the Santosh Trophy at the same venue. VPS Healthcare Chairman and Managing Director Dr. The event was held at Shamshir Field to congratulate the Kerala team that won the Santosh Trophy. A check of Rs 1 crore was handed over to the Kerala team at the function.
Kochi has witnessed the reunion of three generations who have taken Kerala football to new heights. Former captains who won the Santosh Trophy for the state include Kurikesh Mathew (1993), V Sivakumar (2001), Sylvester Ignatius (2004), Rahul Dev (2018) and other legends IM Vijayan, Jopol Anchery and Asif Zaheer. Santosh lifted the trophy with the Kerala team. The late VP, the captain who won the second Santosh Trophy for Kerala. Sathyan’s wife Anitha Sathyan also attended the function. The hero, who won his first title in 1973, was not present at the funeral of Mani’s family but congratulated the event.
Along with marking the golden age of Kerala football, this association is also an inspiration to the new generation. The event was organized with the aim of giving new impetus to the football fans, with new hope for the youngsters. One lakh rupees each was handed over to the goal scorers from the quarter finals of the tournament. Former coaches Jaffer and Peetambaran were honored by VPS Healthcare’s love of old-fashioned football. Dr. Pawan Shamshir presented each sovereign gold coin to the former captains as a charity gift in the field.
The Kerala players knew that this was always an exciting moment when they received a prize of Rs 1 crore from the adored players. Kerala team captain Jijo Joseph, Dr. Shamshir thanked the violinist. ‘ Kerala’s four years of waiting for the crown has come to an end. For the team to work together to make the dream come true. Thanks to the coaches, the teammates and, above all, the enthusiastic fans, ”he said. Apart from the Rs 1 crore prize, he also thanked VPS Healthcare for making Kerala an important day in the history of football.
The coach of the Kerala team Bino George added that Dr. Shamshir’s decision was due to his selfless interest in sports. Bino George said he was confident that such support would help bring more people closer to the sport. Legendary Malayalam cricketer IM Vijayan greeted the Kerala team with pride. He said that the announcement of the prize which came hours before the match was one of the highlights of the final. ‘This victory will take Kerala to new heights. It is also an incentive for young sports enthusiasts, ”said Vijayan.
Dr. Hafiz Ali Ullat, Head, VPS Healthcare India; Rajeev Mankottil and Dr. Rs 1 crore was handed over to the team for Shamshir.
Wife Anita Sathyan shared on stage about ‘Captain’ VP Sathyan and the crises he faced throughout his career and his comeback. Anitha said that he was very happy to win the seventh title of the Kerala team. This is a special reunion for all of them. Anitha hopes that more people like Dr. Shamshir will come forward to support the football players in Kerala.
“People accept athletes when they are in the silver lining. They may not be remembered after retirement. So this kind of financial assistance given to the players now will definitely help them to realize their dreams and plan their future lives, ‘added Anita.
If athletes are to reach greater heights, their achievements must be recognized. In the case of Shamshir. ” It is the collective responsibility of society to recognize their hard work. Success does not happen overnight. It takes the hard work of the players behind winning seven titles. I am confident that this merger will document those efforts and lay a solid foundation for the future of football in the state, ”said Dr Shamshir Vayal.
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