Expressnews
Chennai, March 17, 2025:
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), in partnership with 92.7 BIG FM, successfully hosted the CPCL Vilayattu Thiruvizha, a flagship sports initiative aimed at promoting fitness, sportsmanship, and community engagement.
The event, held at Nettukuppam, Ennore, brought together teams from eight villages, including Chinna kuppam, Periya kuppam, Thalan kuppam, Ennore kuppam, Nettu kuppam, Mugathvara kuppam, Sivan padai kuppam, and Kattukkuppam. The tournament featured exciting matches of Kabaddi and Volleyball, showcasing the skills and determination of the participating teams.
Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), North Chennai Constituency, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and felicitated the winners. The event was also attended by CPCL’s leadership team, including Shri H. Shankar, Director (Technical) & MD i/c, CPCL, Shri Rohit Kumar Agrawala, Director (Finance), CPCL, and Shri P. Kannan, Director (Operations), CPCL.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy said, “When we were young, our parents would call us home, but we would be playing outside all the time. Unfortunately, nowadays kids are stuck to their gadgets and hardly venture outdoors to play. I appreciate CPCL for conducting Vilayattu Thiruvizha, which encourages youngsters and kids to come out and play, promoting physical activity and community engagement.”
The CPCL Vilayattu Thiruvizha provided a unique platform for experienced athletes to mentor aspiring players. The event featured guest appearances by renowned sports personalities, including former Indian Volleyball player Mr. Shelton Moses and Pro Kabaddi player Mr. Sajin Chandrasekar.
The tournament saw intense competition, with Nettu Kuppam emerging as the winning team in the Volleyball game, while Mugathuvara kuppam secured the runner-up position. In the Kabaddi game, Thalan kuppam took home the top honors, with Ennore kuppam finishing as the runner-up.
To recognize and reward the outstanding performance of the winning teams, CPCL awarded a cash prize of ₹50,000 to both Nettu Kuppam (Volleyball) and Thalan kuppam (Kabaddi). The runner-up teams, Mugathuvara kuppam (Volleyball) and Ennore kuppam (Kabaddi), received a cash prize of ₹25,000 each.
As a responsible corporate citizen, CPCL remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote sports, well-being, and community development. The CPCL Vilayattu Thiruvizha was a testament to this commitment, fostering a spirit of camaraderie, competition, and cultural celebration among the participating teams and communities.
