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Jaypee Greens-United Cup 2010 reaches to final stages

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Quarter-finals, scheduled on 5th March (Friday) and Semi-finals & Finals on 6th March 2010 (Saturday)

Jaypee Greens’ endeavour to support and promote sporting events to enhance urban lifestyle reached a new milestone with Jaypee Greens-United Cup 2010. The tournament, unique six-a-side football tournament being played between teams of various Embassies and High Commissions in Delhi, had kick started in the state of the art Atlantis - The Club at Jaypee Integrated Sports Complex, Greater Noida. Teams from 16 countries have participated in the tournament.

The league matches of the tournament were organized from 26th to 28th February 2010. The league matches started well with sixteen (16) teams playing brilliantly on the fields with an aim to qualify for the Quarter-finals, scheduled on 5th March (Friday) and Semi-finals & Finals on 6th March 2010(Saturday). These league matches had an enthralling display of football skills which were witnessed by a crowd of enthusiastic high-profile spectators, mainly representatives from High Commissions, their associates and families including the High Commissioners of South Africa and Gambia.

 

This tournament has been successful in highlighting the importance of recreational activities in an individual’s life. One can understand this by looking at the team players who are professionals in their own fields, but also play for a healthy lifestyle. All the teams received very good support from their colleagues and supporters so far. The teams who have made to the quarter final are: Russia, World Team, Israel, Gambia, South Africa, Chile, Congo and India.

About Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex: The Jaypee Integrated sports complex arguably the finest private facility in India, is spread over an area of 15 acres and offers multi sports disciplines like Olympic size Athletic track, Olympic size Swimming Pool, Soccer and Cricket Grounds, Basket Ball, Volley Ball and Lawn Tennis Courts. The Indoor facilities include an Indoor Jogging Track, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Billiards, Pool and Snooker, Chess and Carom, a multi level Fitness Centre, Yoga & Aerobics etc.

About Jaypee Greens: Jaypee Greens (A division of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.) is the first project of the group which is an exclusive 450 acres of real estate development at Greater Noida comprising residential, recreational, hospitality and commercial developments in accordance with contemporary international norms. The residents would have the advantage of just stepping out of their house to 452acres of cascading greenery. An 18 hole signature Greg Norman Golf Course, 9 hole chip and putt course combined with world-class residences, nature reserve, lakes and landscaped parks, integrated sports complex, international standard Resort & Spa hotel, social clubs, town centre etc.

 

 

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First Published: Mar 05 2010 | 4:41 PM IST

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