S&T group companies in Muscat (Contracting, IMTAC, and HCF) brought together their energies at the S&T Football Tournament held at the Al-Muntasir Football Field (Muscat) Bowshar to kick-start 2019 with a zeal.

Six teams, Sixty players created a new found drive. The tournament was a platform to bond, unwind and interact with employees from different group companies.

The tournament started on 30 Dec 2018 with a lot of enthusiasm and a common goal to play as a team. Three rounds were played, each match motivated the teams and created more excitement. In total, over 10 matches were played and more than 50 goals scored, over the three rounds.  S&T and HCF played the finals. S&T team, captained by Labib AlBarashdi was the champion of the tournament.

Each team exhibited excellent team spirit and saw some exceptional talent on the pitch.

Hussain AlYahmadi (S&T team) won the best player trophy, Nassser AlRiyami (HCF) was declared the highest scorer with 13 goals, Mohammed Ayyad (player in the Omani National Team of Hockey team) was the best goal keeper, and Saif AlHarthy was chosen as the best cheer leader who turned the playground into vibrant place with his high spirits.

The trophies were presented by Hilal AlSiyabi & Mohammed Rabie from S&T, and Ali AlBatraani & Dinakar Munipalli from HCF.

“Team sports have always had the ability to foster a sense of camaraderie, team work and a sense of cohesiveness, all under a common banner of competition. I am very happy that S&T group company employees came together and made this tournament a success. It is very important that we all lead a healthy lifestyle. This will not only boost productivity and team work, but also enable us to be more creative and innovative” said Waqas Al Adawi, Vice Chairman S&T Group.

“We are really thankful to S&T for giving us this opportunity which had gathered us all”, shared Saleh Mubarak Said from S&T Factory.

Dinakar Munipalli, CFO of HCF said, “It was a good initiative and well organised. It helped us connect with each other. I look forward to more such events. ” 

Hani AlRiyami Said from S&T HR said, “We wish that this happens every six months so that we can have this momentum and catch-up with each other.”

“We are pleased with this tournament and will be happy to organise it next time and invite all group companies”, said AbdulAziz AlNabhani of IMTAC.

Kahlan AlHinai, one of the main organisers’ from S&T expressed, “The tournament was planned very well. We thank each & every person who participated in the tournament and made it a success. We look forward to many more such activities that will bring all of us together and encourage a healthy life style”.