Doha:
A delegation of the Qatar Indian Football Forum (QIFF), led by its President,
Sharaf P. Hameed, met Indian Ambassador to Qatar Dr. K. Srikar Reddy at the
Embassy of India in Doha to discuss promoting football, developing sporting
talent and strengthening community participation through sports among Indian
expatriates in Qatar.
The
delegation included Chief Advisor Shanawas, Vice President Suhail Santapuram,
General Secretary Mohammed Shameen and Executive Committee members Muhsin,
Hamsa, Ajmal, Shanib, Nisthar Patel and Anvar Hussain. The Ambassador was
accompanied by Dr. Vaibhav A. Tandale, Counsellor (Head of Chancery and
Consular).
During
the meeting, the QIFF representatives briefed the Ambassador on the forum's
activities, initiatives and contributions towards promoting football and
encouraging greater participation in sports among the Indian community.
Discussions highlighted the role of football in bringing expatriates together,
nurturing young talent, promoting community integration and strengthening
social bonds.
The
delegation also explored opportunities for future collaboration and
institutional support to promote grassroots football and create more
opportunities for emerging sporting talent within the Indian community. Dr. K.
Srikar Reddy appreciated QIFF's initiatives and encouraged the forum to
continue its efforts to promote sports and foster unity among Indian
expatriates in Qatar.
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