Guruvarya Bapusaheb Zapke 44th Memorial Trophy National Basketball Tournament
Solapur: Kerala’s Kerala Varma College Thrissur team won the title in the 44th Memorial Trophy Men’s Invitational National Basketball Tournament of Sangola Taluka Shikshan Prasarak Mandal founder president Late Guruvarya Bapusaheb Zapke.
In this tournament held at the new indoor stadium of Sangola Vidyamandir, they defeated Mumbai’s Falcon team 89-82. The prizes were distributed to the winners of this tournament by international runner Lalita Babar and world champion Indian women’s Kho-Kho team captain Priyanka Ingle. On this occasion, world champion Indian Kho-Kho team member Ashwini Shinde, international Kho-Kho player Ramji Kashyap, national Kho-Kho coach Somnath Bansode, national Kho-Kho player Shahenshah Mujawar, president of the organization Prof. Prabuddhchandra Zapke, president of Sangola Taluka Higher Education Broadcasting Board Baburao Gaikwad, industrialists Siddharth Jhapke, Vilas Kshirsagar, Nagesh Teli, Srinivas Deshpande, secretary of the Basketball Planning Committee Prashant Maske, all administrative officers of the Vidyamandir family were present.
On this occasion, a masters team of senior players above 50 years of age from Solapur, Sangli and Kolhapur districts was formed and special matches were played. The winning team and all the masters players were honored. Maintaining a rich tradition of 43 years, a national competition was organized from this year instead of the state. Initially, a wreath was dedicated to the oil painting of the founder president Guruvarya Bapusaheb Zapke by the dignitaries.
For this program, Sangola Taluka Education Promotion Board Secretary Mallikarjun Ghongde, Treasurer Shankarrao Sawant, Organization Executive Committee Members Chandrashekhar Ankalgi, Digambar Jagtap, Sheela Kaki Jhapke, Vishwesh Jhapke etc. were present. The felicitation statement was made by Prashant Maske. The prize-giving ceremony was made by Sunil Bhore. The program was coordinated by Prof. Dhanaji Chavan. Principal Amol Gaikwad expressed his vote of thanks.
A competition that gives great inspiration to the player
The fact that state-level basketball competitions have been organized in rural areas for the last 43 years on the occasion of the memorial day of Late Guru Bapusaheb Zapke and the national competition from this year is a great inspiration to every player. The one who keeps the fight and passion on the field is truly successful in every test of life. Winning and losing in sports are a part of some moments. However, loyalty on the field and love for the game make you truly successful. This competition is proving that a player from a rural area can reach the national level. I am from the Mandeshi belt. We have less rainfall, so we have to face numerous problems. The important reason why I reached the international level despite all such problems is that I got encouragement through competitions from time to time. I am rightfully proud that there was such an indoor stadium in a rural area like Sangola. So I think that winning on the field is the success of life.
– Lalita Babar, International Runner.
If you have determination and perseverance, you can reach the international level
While watching the national level basketball matches organized on the occasion of the commemoration of the freedom fighter in a rural area like Sangola, I experienced what it means to have my eyes wide open. So I am very happy that the Zhapke family invited me. My journey to the position of captain of the world champion Indian Kho-Kho team, overcoming various difficulties, only shows you that if we have determination and perseverance in our hearts, we can reach the international level through sports.
– Priyanka Ingle, captain, world champion Indian women’s Kho-Kho team.
Proud of holding a national competition – Prof. Prabuddhchandra Zapke
We have been organizing state basketball competitions for 43 years on the occasion of the memorial day of Guruvarya Bapusaheb Zapke. This year, we are definitely proud that this national competition was held as we received a response from the states of Kerala and Karnataka. Due to the new indoor stadium, rain did not interrupt the competition. Also, there is quality among the players from rural areas and it is being proven through such competitions. Indian basketball team coach Sambhaji Kadam is a player on this very field. Also, the chief guest, president and players in various positions present for today’s program are from rural areas, Prof. Prabuddhchandra Zapke welcomed the attendees in his introduction and explained the purpose of the program.
Closing ceremony on Tuesday
The closing ceremony of Guruvarya Bapusaheb Zapke Memorial Ceremony will be held at Sangola Vidyamandir Sangola on Tuesday (September 16) at 10 am. It is being held by famous lecturer Rahul Giri of Beed and under the chairmanship of Sangola Taluka Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Sangola President Prof. Prabodh Chandra Jhapke. The Guruvarya Bapusaheb Zapke District Level Meritorious Teacher Awards will be distributed in this ceremony.
Prize-winning teams
Winner – Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.
Runner-up – Falcons, Mumbai.
Third – Jai Hind-Kada, Beed.
Fourth – GKP, MumbaiFifth – Satara, Nanded, Solapur, Mumbai.Sixth – Vijayapura, Mumbai, Ghatkopar, Akluj, Nagpur, Miraj.
Individual prize-winning players
Best player – Imran Khan (GKP Mumbai)
Best shooter – Ashwin Krishna (Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur, Kerala).
Best emerging player – Shreyash Ajit Patil (Sangola Taluka Basketball Association).
Talented player from Sangola – Arpita Ravindra Arbali
