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BK Tiwari 60th Birth Anniversary Football Competition Winners receive prizes
Winners of this year’s Brian Tiwari 60th Birth Anniversary Football Competition were rewarded with their prizes on Monday, during a simple ceremony that was conducted, at the Company’s Head Office on Water Street, Kingston.
On hand to make the presentation to the winning teams was CEO Brian Tiwari in whose name the tournament was played, his daughter and grandsons.
Prize winners pose with their hardware along with Brian Tiwari’s Daughter and grandson (stooping) at the Company’s Head Office on Monday.
Speaking at the occasion, the successful businessman, who is a leader in philanthropic undertakings, told the gathering that he is no stranger to football and sports, citing his involvement with Western Tigers as proof of his love for the sport.
More popular for his business ventures that include infrastructural works and investment in the airline industry, Tiwari spoke of his Company’s seriousness when it comes to their social responsibility, informing that they would usually set aside close to $20million annually to assist in sports, arts & culture and a host of other social activities.
Hr promised to make the event an annual one and hopefully increase his involvement and the popularity of the tournament.
“As long as my good friend Lennox Arthur approaches me I will continue to support the tournament and even try to make it bigger”, Tiwari stated.
Meanwhile, Den Amstel defeated Timehri Panthers 4-0 in the final to cart off the major prize worth $100,000, while Timehri Panthers took home $50,000.
Teams’ representatives all thanked Tiwari for his kind gesture and his support for the sport and urged that he return in a meaningful way in helping the development the game.
His grandsons Bradley and Kane Gabriel sponsored an exhibition tournament which carried a winner-take-all prize of $50,000 and a trophy.
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