In Honour and respect of Late Yusuf/Nagris Karim& Late
Sherali/Kulsum Kass..
Wednesday, March 12, 2014Dear all.We take great honor announce
that Safinaz Foundation (Group) has formally been established. The
Foundation was launched on the 5th anniversary to mark the loss of
Kenyas sports icon Yusuf Karim to promote/ support varied social
activities. The foundations key focus will be to:a. Support sports
though sponsorship, scholarship and provision of equipment.b.
Promote education by supporting deserving students from all walks
of life in Kenya.c. Giving back to the society.(where and when
possible)The foundation will be initially managed by; Aasif Karim(
Chairman & managing Trustee) Nazneen Karim Fatema Zehna Karim
Irfan Ali KarimWe believe sports and education are key to the
success of any given society. We therefore look forward to working
with likeminded individuals and corporate to uplift the lives of
Kenyans.Former Tennis great the late Arthur Ashe once said, From
what we get, we can make a living. What we give however makes a
life.We look forward to working with all in this noble course.
Yours Faithfully,AASIF KARIMCHAIRMAN/MANAGING TRUSTEEESafinaz
foundation THE LABOUR DAY JUNIOR OPEN 2014 REPORTVENUE: NAIROBI
CLUBDATE: 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH MAY 2014PARTICIPANTS:
87PLAYERSINTRODUCTIONThe championships, sponsored by safinaz
foundation were a success .It was well attended by players from
Nairobi and Kisumu.EVENTSPlayers were eligible to play a maximum of
two events from the choice of 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 &under
categories for both boys and girls.FORMAT OF PLAYThe format of play
was as follows; The 10 and 12 & Under categories played best of
three short sets (first to four games) with no advantage with the
final set being a match tie break of first to ten points.The 14, 16
and 18 &under categories played best of three normal sets
(first to six) with no advantage with the final set being a match
tie-break.COURTSA total of seven courts were used ie Courts
1,2,3,4,7,8 and Centre with Court 6 replacing Court 1 on Saturday
3rd due to wet weather.PRIZE ALLOCATIONPrizes were awarded to all
Winners and Runners-Up with semi-finalists also getting trophies.
Safinaz Foundation Chairman Aasif Karim was there to present
winners with prizes CONCLUSIONThe tournament ended successfully as
scheduled on Sunday 4thMay 2014 at 1500hrs.Report byJames RogoiITF
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