28 Teams, 420 Players Compete in the Silver Jubilee Edition
Mumbai, 15 December 2024: Somaiya Vidyavihar, a prestigious educational institution in Mumbai, is proud to announce the 25th edition of the TOSS Cricket Tournament, a landmark event promoting fitness, unity, and sportsmanship among its staff. Taking place from December 16-18, 2024, at the state-of-the-art Somaiya Cricket Ground, the silver jubilee celebration will be graced by the presence of Shri Samir Somaiya, President of Somaiya Vidyavihar, Dr Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., Dr. Manisha Bobade, CEO, K J Somaiya Hospital & Research Center, Mr Sovan Basu, Director, SVV, Dr Suresh Ukarande, Director KJSSE, Dr Neetin Desai, Dean, Faculty of Science and other dignitaries of Somaiya group.
Since its inception in 1999, the TOSS, i.e., Tournament of Somaiya Staff, has been a flagship cricket tournament uniting employees from across Somaiya campuses. A total of 28 teams and 420 players from various Somaiya campuses—including those in Mumbai, Sakarwadi, Laxmiwadi, Kopargaon, Sameerwadi-Mudhol (Karnataka), and Nareshwadi-Dahanu—will compete in this year’s event.
“Congratulations to all; it’s unbelievable that it has been 25 years since the start of the tournament, started from a Somaiya ground at Vidyavihar to coming here and seeing this magnificent ground, which has ranked as one of the best grounds in the city, is indeed a pleasure,” said Shri Samir Somaiya, President of Somaiya Vidyavihar.
This year’s competition promises a thrilling mix of matches as teams vie for the coveted TOSS Cricket Trophy, continuing the tradition of breaking down barriers and fostering strong bonds among colleagues.
“The values are passed to every player from the moment he takes the first steps into the world of sports. He learns to play, practice fair play, be a team player, show persistence and determination, and adopt other important qualities that help build friendships and relationships,” said Mr. Aazaz Khan, Director of SSA. “Every match you play, you need to make sure that you believe in yourself and play as if you are playing the final match of a World Cup. The minute you start to play like this, it won’t matter what the result is—you will have a sense of satisfaction from playing.” Thank you so much to the HOIs and Head of Department for allowing the staff to work and participate in the tournament. A huge thank you to all our sponsors, the management team, the organizing team, the volunteers, and all the other teams, to facilitate the smooth run of the program.”
The silver jubilee edition of the TOSS Cricket Tournament is set to be an unforgettable celebration of sportsmanship and unity within the Somaiya community.
Leave a Reply