Ganga Prasad still Winning at Masters Games

Winners: Shilpa Shetty and Asha Shivalingaiah

Runners Up: Dhanya

Venkatesh and Priyanka

Mixed dOuBLes

Winners: Akansha Mishra and Sandy Gawankar

Runners: Dharamteja Mansingh & Mithali Chhotray

Any event of this magnitude is not a one man show, it definitely needs a whole tribe working towards it. There were some t amazing people backing us up and KSQ extended its heartfelt gratitude.

A special mention for the below volunteers who went above and beyond to make sure the event was a successful one.

Kannada Sangha

Queensland Inc. recently took pride in hosting its first ever Badminton Tournament 2023 on March 11 at Sky Badminton - Logan.

Any sporting event in a multicultural society like ours brings communities together, contributes positively to community identity and sense of place, promotes social interaction and inclusion, and plays an important role in providing opportunities for physical activity and improved health outcomes.

As always multicultural activities are highly supported and appreciated by our local Councils. KSQ is highly indebted to Logan city council and Cr. Teresa Lane for the valuable support and encouragement.

KSQ was truly overwhelmed with all the support, enthusiasm and the sportsmanship attitude that it received on the day!

It was one of those hot, sticky summer weekends but that didn't stop the participants from sweating all the fun and team spirit out on the courts.

The day witnessed a massive 72 teams and 142 matches spread over 10 courts from 8:30 am to 5:30pm.

There were some amazing matches in all five categories and KSQ congratulated all the winners, runners and all the participants for putting on some wonderful matches for the spectators.

Men's dOuBLes G2 cateGOry

Winners: Jibu Anthony and Arun Anthony runners up: Vijay Jayanna Kodlipet & Sridhar

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Men's dOuBLes G1 cateGOry

Winners: Ishnoor Oberoi & Ajay runners up: Shashank Shastry and Harsha Jadhav seniOrs Men's dOuBLes

Winners: Krishnan Menon & Gairik Majumdar runners: Vinay Gaind and Bijay Agarwal

WOMen's dOuBLes

Anupama Nanjappa, Asha Shivalingaiah, Aswath Kumar, Deepak, Dharanendra, Mahantesh Charantimath, Nagesh Madhan, Nithyashree Gowda, Raghu, Rajesh Gunuganti, Shilpa Shetty and Tejas Mahadevaiah.

Chetan, Malavika and Vijay were the major minds behind the success. Planning, execution and management were all flawless!!

KSQ is truly blessed to have its Sponsors backing up by sponsoring the Prize money. It had Doctors from the Kannada community coming forward to support the first health/fitness event. Thank you is an understatement.

• Dr. Harish Gowda - GP

GanGa Prasad of Redbank, Brisbane has been competing in Masters Games on numerous occasions locally and internationally. Recently he competed in Queensland State Masters Athletics Championships for 2023 in Brisbane and won 2 Gold, 4 silver and 4 Bronze in his age category.

Track and Field events are his speciality 100m,

- Ochre Medical Centre

Wyalla

• Dr. Mahesh Jayanna

- GastroenterologistNorthside Endoscopy Services

• Dr. Madhu Lakshmaiah

- GP - Smart clinics

Chermside/Mango Hill

• Dr. Niranjan Somashekar

- GP - Brewer Street Medical Centre

• Dr. Soman Elangovan

- Psychiatrist - Belmont Private Hospital

200m, 1500m, Shot Put, Javelin, Hammer Throw, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Discus and Outdoor Pentathlon.

Ganga has won uncountable number of medals in his sporting career and still competing. All the best in his future championships.

Brisbane Indian Times Congratulates in all his achievements

• Dr. Vishnu SannarangappaEndocrinologist - Northside Endocrinology.

Food partners – Thank you for those delicious serves.

• Swaad Foods Gourmet.

• Balti Biryani - Holland Park

• Kalavara Indian Cuisine

It was definitely a day well spent for all the participants, organisers and spectators.