JEDDAH — Blue Star Club accorded a warm welcome to International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) football team, which won third place in the national championship in India, during the 4th Nadec Blue Star Soccerfest at the Hilal Shyam Stadium on Khaled Bin Waleed Street here.

Blue Star President Yahya K.K. presided over a brief but impressive function. Saudi Indian Football forum (SIFF) President Baby Neelambra and secretary Shabeer Ali congratulated the team and coach Rasheed Alikkal.

Rasheed Kunju Kayamkulam, Saudi Gazette Sports Editor K.O. Paulson, Amal Watches MD Khader Cherukara and Mass Computers MD Ovungal Mohammed Ali made felicitation speeches.

The players and their Physical Education Head and coach Rasheed Alikkal were presented with mementoes and gifts. — SG