On August 10, 2024, VT Seva Detroit hosted its first-ever Basketball Tournament, bringing the community together for an exciting day of sportsmanship and competition. The event was inspired by a spark of an idea from one of our dedicated Youth Volunteers, Tejas, which led to a thorough exploration of the possibility of organizing such a tournament.
To gauge interest, we circulated a survey within the VT Seva WhatsApp groups, and the encouraging responses gave us the confidence to move forward.
We opened registrations for two age categories:
10 to 13 years, and
14 years and above.
The response was overwhelming, with two teams forming in the first category and 30 participants organizing into 10 teams in the second. The tournament showcased impressive talent and enthusiasm, with players demonstrating their skills and passion for the game.
Standings for the 10 to 13 Years Age Category:
Standings for the 14 Years and Above Age Group:
Semi-Finals:
BSB defeated Raayan
Max Relax overcame the Ballers
This set the stage for an exciting final showdown between BSB and Max Relax. Both teams displayed determination and skill in a closely contested match.
Final Match Summary:
BSB emerged victorious, defeating Max Relax with a final score of 11 to 6, and claimed the trophy of VT Seva Detroit’s first-ever Basketball Tournament.
The tournament was a resounding success, filled with high energy, fun, and community spirit. A big thank you to our Game Leads and our Core volunteers, whose dedication ensured the smooth execution of every detail, from planning, promotion, registrations, website & blog updates to the event day logistics, setup, check-ins, and wrap-up.
Game Leads: Tejas, Venkat, Rajesh, Suresh
Core Volunteers: Srinath, Sudheer, Priya, Jaisankar, Nandini, Srinivas, Nalini Durga and Anand.
This achievement would not have been possible without the generous contributions from our kind sponsors. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Lisa Jackson from Florida Blue, Jacksonville, and Rajesh Raja from Michigan, each of whom has sponsored the education of one student. Thank you for making a significant impact on their futures!
The exceptional support from our volunteers and the enthusiasm and cooperation of the players made this event truly memorable. With all the funds raised, we were able to support the education of 3 visually challenged children at Nethra Vidyalaya School. We look forward to hosting an even bigger and better tournament next year!
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