Photo Journal: Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010

Group Stage: Match Day 2

Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 kicked Off

Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 has begun today at 16:30 in Thinadhoo Football Ground today. The opening ceremony was held at the ground and a ceremonial match between Choco Cup 09' Dream Team and Thinadhoo Under 19 Team was played.

The opening ceremony was attended by several nobles of the island, football figureheads, local traders and sponsors and supporters. The ceremony was started b y providing an introduction of Choco and the Cup by a senior volunteer of Choco. The teams and attendees were then addressed by the Cheif Guest, Regional Commander of Police Mr Yousuf Rushdy.

The event was then followed by the ceremonial match, which was won 3-0 by Thinadhoo Under 19 team.

Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 will start tomorow

Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 is ready to start tomorrow. The cup will kick-off at 16:30 at Thinadhoo Football Ground. 8 Teams have participated in the Cup and teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 each. The first round of the cup will be played in a round-robin manner in the group and top 2 teams cross play in the semi-final to qualify for the final on 13th December 2010.


The Cup is sponsored by Dhiraagu. Several traders in Thinadhoo provided their generous assistance to the cup and Choco highlights and thanks the generosity of the sponsors and traders. The opinion leaders and well-known football figures have well-received the cup and is looking forward to its commencement and smooth execution. Choco would like to thank assistance provided by Thinadhoo Office, The FA (Thenadhoo Football Association), and major sports figures in Thinadhoo for their support and assistance, alongside the sponsors and traders.


The first game of the tournament will be a ceremonial match played between the dream team of Choco Cup 2009 and a team of selected under 19 players in Thinadhoo. The match will be preceded by a small opening ceremony.