The city-based press club honoured three teams of players who grabbed the top three positions in the two-day-long cricket tournament, in Karungalpalayam in the district.
The tournament was organized by the press club in association with CREDAI and Sudha hospital. About 10 teams from Erode and Namakkal participated in the tournament that was held in a knockout format.
Press club president Sampath presided over the event.
Secretary Mohan, joint secretary Gunasekaran, AS Ramesh and treasurer Yasin Mohammed were present at the event. MLA Chandrakumar attended the event as a special guest.
The Red wings team, which won the first place in the tournament, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 7500. The second prize winner Red dragon team was awarded a cash prize of Rs 5,000 and the third prize winner Eagle cricket team was awarded Rs 2,500. The players were felicitated by Solis sports ground MD Kannan.