BIA Indoor Tournament 2025 Blends Sportsmanship With Networking At Juhu Gymkhana...

Mumbai, August 3, 2025 – The Bombay Industries Association (BIA) hosted its annual Indoor Tournament on Sunday at the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana, drawing enthusiastic participation from business leaders and their families for a day of competitive sports, networking, and community bonding.

The event, organized by the BIA Sports Committee, featured badminton and carrom as the two main attractions, bringing together over a dozen corporate teams in an atmosphere charged with energy and camaraderie.

“The main motto of this event goes beyond sports. It’s about bonding, wellness, and strengthening our community spirit,” said Hitesh Shah, President of BIA.

“At BIA, we don’t just host business forums—we create informal platforms where members can connect, collaborate, and grow. Sports is a powerful enabler for that.”

The badminton tournament was the headline event, with 12 high-spirited teams competing for the Winner’s Trophy across three simultaneously active courts. The participating teams included Lords Super Warrior, Roman Tigers, Kapri Ninja, Black Panthers, Super Strikers, Raj Coolers, Kat Dynamos, Sai Stunners, Shamkrts Super Kings, Empower Smashers, Vedhik Stars, and Kare Fighters. Each team brought fierce determination, strategy, and sportsmanship to the game, contributing to an electrifying tournament atmosphere.

Spectators witnessed nail-biting rallies and impressive athleticism as teams battled it out, cheered on by colleagues, friends, and families. The venue reverberated with applause and team chants, creating a festival-like environment.

Complementing the action on the court, the carrom segment offered a calmer yet equally engaging experience. Designed to encourage wider participation, the carrom games attracted members across age groups and skill levels, contributing to the inclusive spirit of the event.Sponsor stalls and interactive booths added a business dimension to the festivities, enabling informal product showcases and brand engagement alongside the matches.

Through friendly competition and genuine team spirit, this event created an atmosphere where collaboration and connection thrived. It was a reminder that strong networks are built not just in boardrooms, but on the field too.”  Ritesh Choksi Secretary, BIA

With strong turnout, spirited competition, and community engagement at its core, the 2025 BIA Indoor Tournament marked another milestone in the association’s calendar. It underscored BIA’s dedication to holistic member development both on and off the field.

BIA Indoor Tournament 2025 Blends Sportsmanship With Networking At Juhu Gymkhana

BIA Indoor Tournament 2025 Blends Sportsmanship With Networking At Juhu Gymkhana...

Mumbai, August 3, 2025 – The Bombay Industries Association (BIA) hosted its annual Indoor Tournament on Sunday at the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana, drawing enthusiastic participation from business leaders and their families for a day of competitive sports, networking, and community bonding.

The event, organized by the BIA Sports Committee, featured badminton and carrom as the two main attractions, bringing together over a dozen corporate teams in an atmosphere charged with energy and camaraderie.

“The main motto of this event goes beyond sports. It’s about bonding, wellness, and strengthening our community spirit,” said Hitesh Shah, President of BIA.

“At BIA, we don’t just host business forums—we create informal platforms where members can connect, collaborate, and grow. Sports is a powerful enabler for that.”

The badminton tournament was the headline event, with 12 high-spirited teams competing for the Winner’s Trophy across three simultaneously active courts. The participating teams included Lords Super Warrior, Roman Tigers, Kapri Ninja, Black Panthers, Super Strikers, Raj Coolers, Kat Dynamos, Sai Stunners, Shamkrts Super Kings, Empower Smashers, Vedhik Stars, and Kare Fighters. Each team brought fierce determination, strategy, and sportsmanship to the game, contributing to an electrifying tournament atmosphere.

Spectators witnessed nail-biting rallies and impressive athleticism as teams battled it out, cheered on by colleagues, friends, and families. The venue reverberated with applause and team chants, creating a festival-like environment.

Complementing the action on the court, the carrom segment offered a calmer yet equally engaging experience. Designed to encourage wider participation, the carrom games attracted members across age groups and skill levels, contributing to the inclusive spirit of the event.Sponsor stalls and interactive booths added a business dimension to the festivities, enabling informal product showcases and brand engagement alongside the matches.

Through friendly competition and genuine team spirit, this event created an atmosphere where collaboration and connection thrived. It was a reminder that strong networks are built not just in boardrooms, but on the field too.”  Ritesh Choksi Secretary, BIA

With strong turnout, spirited competition, and community engagement at its core, the 2025 BIA Indoor Tournament marked another milestone in the association’s calendar. It underscored BIA’s dedication to holistic member development both on and off the field.

BIA Indoor Tournament 2025 Blends Sportsmanship With Networking At Juhu Gymkhana

Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team...

Bandra West Tournament Emerges as Pivotal Community Engagement Initiative in Ongoing Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan

*Mumbai, June 21, 2025:* In a powerful reinforcement of Maharashtra’s sustained battle against substance abuse, Mumbai Police and the *Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL)* united at Bandra West Ground on Saturday. The tournament – a strategic community engagement pillar within the state’s *Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan* – drew unprecedented public enthusiasm as six teams competed, embodying a shared commitment to a drug-free future.

*Spiritual leader Baba Inder Preet Singh* framed the gathering’s significance: “Every run scored here writes a new chapter of hope. This pitch is where we reclaim Maharashtra’s soul from addiction’s shadow.” *Aman Bandvi* (Global Midas Capital) affirmed corporate solidarity: “Our streets thrive when youth choose bats over drugs. This investment builds lasting legacies.” *GMCL CEO Raman Gandhi* and *Harmeet Singh* (Pride Academy) announced plans to replicate the initiative statewide.

*Tournament Standouts:* 

Among six competing teams:

The final was played between Bandra West police and Khar Danda Mohalla team, Bandra West police was given 44 runs to chase and felt short  by 18 runs.

*Mohalla Committee Khar Danda* crowned *CHAMPIONS*

*Bandra West Police Warriors* secured *2ND RUNNER-UP*

*Stallion 11* (Girls Thane) claimed *RUNNER-UP*

*DCP Dixit Gedam* emphasized the operational vision: “When officers and citizens share a pitch, we build trust that isolates peddlers. This is proactive policing at its finest.” Senior officers including *ACP Adhikarao Pol, **Sanjeev Dhumal Senior Police Inspector Khar Police station Mumbai, **Sanjay Marathe Senior Police Inspector Bandra Police station Mumbai, and **Vaibhav katkar Police Inspector (crime) Khar Police station Mumbai * led the engagement.

*GMCL  – supported by core team **Imtiaz Shaikh, Suraj Palkar, Munaf Amirali Javed Shaikh, Rauf Shaikh, Sandeep, and **Coach Shashank* – declared: “Through cricket’s unifying power, we’ll transform every gully into a beacon of resistance against drugs. This is just the beginning.”

*Guest of Honour Princess Asharaja Gaekwad of Baroda* inspired attendees: “From palaces to playgrounds, we stand as one. Let these victories ignite communities where hope overpowers dope.”

Corporate champions

*Dr Shakil Saifi(Chairman World Peace Harmony)

*Mr Anil Sharma (Film Director)

*Mr Ravi G Bhattarai (Head Post Production Television Balaji Tele Films Limited)

*Mr Rizwan Khan (Chairman of IFET INDO FRANCE)

*Mr Giriraj Lad (General Manager HN Reliance)

*Mr Rupesh Paul ( Film Director)

Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team

Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team...

Bandra West Tournament Emerges as Pivotal Community Engagement Initiative in Ongoing Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan

*Mumbai, June 21, 2025:* In a powerful reinforcement of Maharashtra’s sustained battle against substance abuse, Mumbai Police and the *Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL)* united at Bandra West Ground on Saturday. The tournament – a strategic community engagement pillar within the state’s *Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan* – drew unprecedented public enthusiasm as six teams competed, embodying a shared commitment to a drug-free future.

*Spiritual leader Baba Inder Preet Singh* framed the gathering’s significance: “Every run scored here writes a new chapter of hope. This pitch is where we reclaim Maharashtra’s soul from addiction’s shadow.” *Aman Bandvi* (Global Midas Capital) affirmed corporate solidarity: “Our streets thrive when youth choose bats over drugs. This investment builds lasting legacies.” *GMCL CEO Raman Gandhi* and *Harmeet Singh* (Pride Academy) announced plans to replicate the initiative statewide.

*Tournament Standouts:* 

Among six competing teams:

The final was played between Bandra West police and Khar Danda Mohalla team, Bandra West police was given 44 runs to chase and felt short  by 18 runs.

*Mohalla Committee Khar Danda* crowned *CHAMPIONS*

*Bandra West Police Warriors* secured *2ND RUNNER-UP*

*Stallion 11* (Girls Thane) claimed *RUNNER-UP*

*DCP Dixit Gedam* emphasized the operational vision: “When officers and citizens share a pitch, we build trust that isolates peddlers. This is proactive policing at its finest.” Senior officers including *ACP Adhikarao Pol, **Sanjeev Dhumal Senior Police Inspector Khar Police station Mumbai, **Sanjay Marathe Senior Police Inspector Bandra Police station Mumbai, and **Vaibhav katkar Police Inspector (crime) Khar Police station Mumbai * led the engagement.

*GMCL  – supported by core team **Imtiaz Shaikh, Suraj Palkar, Munaf Amirali Javed Shaikh, Rauf Shaikh, Sandeep, and **Coach Shashank* – declared: “Through cricket’s unifying power, we’ll transform every gully into a beacon of resistance against drugs. This is just the beginning.”

*Guest of Honour Princess Asharaja Gaekwad of Baroda* inspired attendees: “From palaces to playgrounds, we stand as one. Let these victories ignite communities where hope overpowers dope.”

Corporate champions

*Dr Shakil Saifi(Chairman World Peace Harmony)

*Mr Anil Sharma (Film Director)

*Mr Ravi G Bhattarai (Head Post Production Television Balaji Tele Films Limited)

*Mr Rizwan Khan (Chairman of IFET INDO FRANCE)

*Mr Giriraj Lad (General Manager HN Reliance)

*Mr Rupesh Paul ( Film Director)

Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team

The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Signing A Historic Alliance With The Maharashtra Police To Combat Drug Addiction Through Sports...

“Gali Mohalla Cricket League (Gmcl) Revolutionizes Grassroots Cricket With 500 Teams, 5500 Players, 5000 Matches & Inr 10 Per Match, Valued At Inr 45,000 Crore; Gmcl & Maharashtra Police Collaborate For Nasha Mukti Drive”

Mumbai, June 14: The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) today unveiled its ambitious plans to revolutionize grassroots cricket in Mumbai, signing a historic alliance with the Maharashtra Police to combat drug addiction through sports.

Addressing the press conference at the Country Club in Andheri, Baba Inder Preet Singh, Spiritual Head of the Satkarmic Mission, emphasized the need to empower youth for nation development. “GMCL is a movement for change, focused on de-addiction and guiding directionless youth to work at grassroots,” he said.

Aman Bandvi, Director of Global Middas Capital Fund, highlighted the importance of impact investments in building strong nations. “Our focus is on mitigating real-world challenges through sports, and cricket is a powerful medium for transition,” he said. “We are committed to measuring the impact of GMCL and creating a lasting difference in the lives of young people.”

Harmeet Singh, Director of GMCL and Pride Academy, spoke about the league’s focus on fitness, mental resilience, and nurturing bright minds through alliances with schools, colleges, and institutions. Raman Gandhi, CEO of GMCL, emphasized the league’s commitment to scouting talent from the streets and providing a platform for young cricketers to shine.

The GMCL Maharashtra team, comprising Suraj Palkar, Sandeep Maghade, Rizvan Khan, Shashank Yadav, Haraksha Tambe, Imtiaz Shaikh, Munaf Amirali, Rauf Shaikh, Javed Shaikh, and Haresh Acharekar, was present at the press conference, adding to the excitement of the league’s launch.

The teams register with a registration fee of INR 1100. Prize money of INR 11 Lakhs, including INR 5 Lakhs for runners-up. Each team will play a minimum of 10 matches, with a prize pool that also includes a 1-year sponsorship for training. The registration fee works out to approximately INR 10 per match.

The league’s inaugural matches will be held at Khar Gymkhana, organized in collaboration with the Maharashtra Police, further solidifying the partnership between GMCL and the police department in their Nasha Mukti initiatives.

The league projects a minimum of 500 teams, 5500 players, and 5000 matches in Mumbai, underscoring its commitment to promoting grassroots cricket and creating a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Registrations are now open for the four zones covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.

The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Registrations Are Now Open For The Four Zones Covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, And Raigad

The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Signing A Historic Alliance With The Maharashtra Police To Combat Drug Addiction Through Sports...

“Gali Mohalla Cricket League (Gmcl) Revolutionizes Grassroots Cricket With 500 Teams, 5500 Players, 5000 Matches & Inr 10 Per Match, Valued At Inr 45,000 Crore; Gmcl & Maharashtra Police Collaborate For Nasha Mukti Drive”

Mumbai, June 14: The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) today unveiled its ambitious plans to revolutionize grassroots cricket in Mumbai, signing a historic alliance with the Maharashtra Police to combat drug addiction through sports.

Addressing the press conference at the Country Club in Andheri, Baba Inder Preet Singh, Spiritual Head of the Satkarmic Mission, emphasized the need to empower youth for nation development. “GMCL is a movement for change, focused on de-addiction and guiding directionless youth to work at grassroots,” he said.

Aman Bandvi, Director of Global Middas Capital Fund, highlighted the importance of impact investments in building strong nations. “Our focus is on mitigating real-world challenges through sports, and cricket is a powerful medium for transition,” he said. “We are committed to measuring the impact of GMCL and creating a lasting difference in the lives of young people.”

Harmeet Singh, Director of GMCL and Pride Academy, spoke about the league’s focus on fitness, mental resilience, and nurturing bright minds through alliances with schools, colleges, and institutions. Raman Gandhi, CEO of GMCL, emphasized the league’s commitment to scouting talent from the streets and providing a platform for young cricketers to shine.

The GMCL Maharashtra team, comprising Suraj Palkar, Sandeep Maghade, Rizvan Khan, Shashank Yadav, Haraksha Tambe, Imtiaz Shaikh, Munaf Amirali, Rauf Shaikh, Javed Shaikh, and Haresh Acharekar, was present at the press conference, adding to the excitement of the league’s launch.

The teams register with a registration fee of INR 1100. Prize money of INR 11 Lakhs, including INR 5 Lakhs for runners-up. Each team will play a minimum of 10 matches, with a prize pool that also includes a 1-year sponsorship for training. The registration fee works out to approximately INR 10 per match.

The league’s inaugural matches will be held at Khar Gymkhana, organized in collaboration with the Maharashtra Police, further solidifying the partnership between GMCL and the police department in their Nasha Mukti initiatives.

The league projects a minimum of 500 teams, 5500 players, and 5000 matches in Mumbai, underscoring its commitment to promoting grassroots cricket and creating a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Registrations are now open for the four zones covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.

The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Registrations Are Now Open For The Four Zones Covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, And Raigad