Historically, the microscopic Parsi community in India has always regarded physical recreation as the most important form of bodily fitness. Their inborn talent for sports and games has often led them to the maidans and gymkhanas across the country where they trained and excelled in various sporting activities. Parsis were the first in India to […]
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Panthaki Baug Inaugurates Multi-Sports Turf Ground
Panthaki Baug inaugurated its new Multi-Sports Turf Ground on 14th February, 2025, amidst much excitement from residents who would now be able to use the ground for various sports, including volleyball, throwball and cricket. Inaugurated by BPP Chairman Viraf Mehta and Jehangir Panthaki, the ground has already hosted a steady stream of children and adult […]
Saronda Anjuman Holds Annual T20 Cricket Series
Saronda Parsi Jarthosti Anjuman organised its annual T20 cricket series, starting 21st December, 2024, which saw participation 14 inter-town teams. Supported by by Kishorebhai Patel and Hareshbhai (Balia) Patel, the series finale was held on 19th January, where team ‘Saronda A’ beat ‘Sports Arena Haresh 11’ to clinch victory by 21 runs. Saronda Parsi Anjuman’s Trustees […]
Iyana Daruwalla Wows At ATF Throwball Ch’ship
16-year-old Iyanah Daruwalla, residing in Mumbai’s Cusrow Baug, did the community proud, by winning the Runners-Up Women’s Team Trophy in the recently held ‘ATF (Asian Throwball Federation) Throwball Championship Malaysia Independent- 2024’, which was held at Metropolitan Batu Park, Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, last month. Currently pursuing her first year (FYJC) from HR College of […]