Vipra Vismayam, Kochi - a milestone event

Two-day State level Vipra Vismayam held at Mattancherry, Kochi came to end on 06th February 2011, presenting some beautiful moments to our community members. Nevertheless to say, it became a milestone in the history of Kerala Brahmana Sabha.

State leaders with Dr. V. Ramalingam after hoisting the flag on Saturday, 5th February 2011

Dr. V. Ramalingam inaugurates the Vipra Vismayam, Kochi. (From left to right): P. Ananthasubramaniam, Dr. P. S. Raman, K. G. V. Pathy, Anantharaman, K. Annalakshmi, Thangam Ramakrishnan, M. Vanchiswaran also seen.

Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha hoisted the official flag in front of the main venue - BWA Hall, at 7.30 a.m. in the presence of participants, officials and volunteers representing various districts on Saturday, the 5th of February, 2011 marking the beginning of Vipra Vismayam, Kochi. The inaugural meeting was presided over by Dr. V. Ramalingam. P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary), Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), N. R. Parameswaran (Secretary, Central Zone), K. Annalakshmi (President, Vanitha Vibhagam, Ernakulam District), M. Vanchiswaran (Convener, Games & Registration Committee) and R. Ramakrishnan (District Secretary, Ernakulam District) were present on the occasion.

Chess - Round 1 in progress

Carroms - an exciting finals

The Vipra Vismayam hosted by Ernakulam District was noted for its excellent organizing and active participation of the players. Nine districts took part for the first time in the history of Vipra Vismayam. Thiruvananthapuram, the present champions bagged the over all championship with 115 points. Ernakulam became the first runners up with 90 points and Kozhikode, the second runners up with 60 points. Thiruvananthapuram became the Junior Champions and Ernakulam became Senior Champions in Cricket, which was the main attraction among the competitions.



THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP



ERNAKULAM - FIRST RUNNERS UP

KOZHIKODE - SECOND RUNNERS UP

The Games & Registrtion Committee did full justice to follow the competition schedule released. The accommodation provided in various places at Mattancherry, the delicious food served on all these days and the co-ordination between all the organizers were well appreciated. The accommodation committee had a hectic work since the players from different parts of Kerala started reaching the venue from the previous day itself. The volunteers from the host district especially the Vanitha Vibhagam and Youth Wing of Mattancherry requires special mention for their whole hearted service. Transportation facilities were arranged for players to reach respective venues from camp.

CRICKET CHAMPIONS (SENIORS) - ERNAKULAM DISTRICT

The materials used for publicity, like Programme Brochure, Invitation, Badges for officials, organizing committee and players drew attention of all because of its uniqueness. The live score of Cricket and results of competitions were displayed on the main venue and dining hall using an LCD screen was quite thrilling.

Raju Hormis, AGM, THe Federal Bank Ltd. honoured by Dr. V. Ramalingam

T. K. Ashraf presenting Certificate, Memento and Cash Prize to winners on 5th February. V. Krishnaswami is also seen

All the competitions were held under the strict supervision and guidance of professional Referees, Arbiters, and Umpires. Sometimes it was the same player representing a district for many competitions which created some confusion. This resulted in a common opinion that the number of competitions in which a player participates need to be restricted.

The quick and sharp tabulations made it possible to give away the prizes of respective events held on respective days. Each day’s eve witnessed grand prize distribution ceremonies in which eminent personalities from socio-cultural-business and politics were present. On 5th February, the Chief Guest was T. K. Ashraf, Chairman, Health Standing Committee of Corporation of Kochi. Raju Hormis, Assistant General Manager of Federal Bank graced the Chief Guest's chair on 6th. The prizes were distributed by the dignitaries and the sponsors who were present on the occasion. The players and the escorted officials from various districts attended the meeting with great enthusiasm. A gift hamper containing few spices from G.R.K. & Co. was waiting all as a token of love from V. Ramalingam, State President after the closing ceremony.

The two-day Vipra Vismayam, Kochi was held in four venues - Parade Ground, Coronation Club, YMCA and BWA Hall. Parade Ground was venue the venue for Cricket, Coronation Club and YMCA for Shuttle Badminton and BWA Hall (a/c) for Chess and Carroms. On Sunday, the 06th of February 2011, everyone left Mattancherry with a nostalgia.