The Coastal ICC Trophy 2023 was a remarkable event that brought together the best of cricketing talent from 16 software companies in and around coastal districts Udupi, Mangalore.
Held at Sahyadri Grounds in Mangalore on Jan 21st and 22nd, the event was organised by Novigo Solutions, a leading software company in Mangalore. It provided an opportunity for cricket enthusiasts working in software firms to be part of an exciting occasion.
The tournament was a great success and provided a platform for budding cricketers working in IT firms to showcase their skills, abilities and also network with others.
This is the first time we, Chipsy IT Services Pvt. Ltd, a website and mobile app development company from Udupi, was invited to participate in such a sports event. Being chosen as the captain of a team was an honour that comes with great responsibility. It felt no different for me when our MD, Sandeep Bhakta, chose me—Vishwanath, front-end development lead—as the captain of our team. I felt nervous and excited to take on this new role. I knew I could not pass up such an opportunity.
All this while, we came to the office every day, completed our regular work, and left. But after the announcement of the Coastal ICC Trophy 2023, we started practising every weekend. We woke up early on weekends and gathered with our team for practice at the Manipal grounds.
On Jan 21st, we were all ready to go to Mangalore for the much-awaited cricket match. The excitement of the team was palpable as everyone had their personalised jerseys with their names printed on them. Megha, our Project Manager, was also there to cheer us on and show her support.
At 4:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon, our team prepared to take the field for the first time. Despite losing the toss, we stayed determined to give our best and win the match. Our hard work paid off, and we emerged victorious in the first match. The win filled the whole team with joy and excitement, which made us even more determined to continue our winning streak.
Subsequently, we played our next inning the same evening and another the next morning. After a long and hard-fought battle, the opposing team defeated us. Despite giving our best efforts, we could not secure a victory in the end. Nevertheless, we enjoyed an amazing experience playing three innings in two days. We congratulate the winners, Glowtouch Technologies.
Attending the event was a great opportunity for us to represent our company, Chipsy, and to connect with people from different companies. We also got a chance to network with professionals who have been in the industry for many years and understand what it takes to be successful.
Playing games plays an important role in life because they teach us valuable lessons and motivate us to keep improving. We felt both joy and sorrow when we won or lost on the field, but this event taught us invaluable lessons about perseverance, dedication, and hard work. It also gave us the courage to keep pushing forward in difficult situations and strive for success.
Sports activities boost morale, increase productivity, and strengthen team spirit. We hope to host more activities and return stronger for Coastal ICC 2024. These activities benefit our employees and strengthen our organisation. More office sports activities improve work-life balance and enhance team collaboration. They also build stronger team spirit, which every successful organisation needs.
Thanks to Novigo Solutions for the wonderful arrangements and for having us there. It was an amazing experience filled with enthusiasm and energy that will stay with us forever.