AFTER THE WHISTLE
Sports Festival Results
Champions, runners-up and photographs from the Lohana Sports Festival. The 2026 results will be published here after each day: the pool opener on 12 September, the golf day on 19 September, then the main day on 20 September.
2026 results — coming soon
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LOHANA SPORTS FESTIVAL 2025
2025 results
A genuinely intergenerational festival: competitors ranged from 9 to 85 years old, with over 250 entries across eight sports — seven of them contested for trophies, with indoor cricket played for fun. That is remarkable growth from the modest two-sport revival in 2022, and it is exactly what the festival is for — strengthening bonds between Mahajans, inspiring the next generation, and promoting wellbeing through sport.
Tennis
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Under 12 | Kavina Doshi | Aarav Devani |
| Under 16 | Jai Hindocha | Nimay Chotai |
| Under 50 | Pranay Kantaria | Riya Kantaria |
| 50+ | Uday Radia | Mitesh Chotai |
| Doubles | Kavina & Anup Doshi | Krishan & Shaurya |
Table Tennis
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Singles | Aaron Lakhani | Jay Morjaria |
| Junior Doubles | Aaron Lakhani & Jay Morjaria | Jai Hindocha & Shiven Raithatha |
| Open Singles | Sienna Jetha | Pritesh Kakkad |
| Mixed Doubles | Anil Lakhani & Hema Raja | Pritesh & Malika Kakkad |
Pool
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Over 50 Singles | Paresh Rajani | Dilip Kotecha |
| Under 50 Singles | Bhavik Vithalani | Ankit Kotecha |
| Doubles | Neil Morjaria & Shenal Devani | Dilip Kotecha & Ashok Tanna |
Badminton
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Under 50 Singles | Vishal Somani | Niam Radia |
| Under 50 Doubles | Amar Morjaria & Tushar Unalkat | Meet & Vishal Somani |
| Over 50 Doubles | Kamlesh Kantaria & Sandip Popat | Bharat Sodha & Praful Nathwani |
| Under 16 Boys | Niam Radia | Veer Radia |
| Ladies Singles | Shweta Radia | Hina Lakhani |
| Ladies Doubles | Shweta & Hina Lakhani | Rupa Thacker & Sona |
| Mixed Doubles | Hina & Ravi Lakhani | Shweta & Parag Radia |
Squash
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Over 18s | Sumit Gokani | Ravi Rajdev |
| Under 18s | Nikhil Lakhani | Aaron Lakhani |
Football (5-a-side)
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Team competition | Leicester Dream Team | Raghuvanshi Royals |
Golf
| Event | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| High handicap | Kumar Hindocha · 43 points | Ricky Radia · 37 points |
| Low handicap | Neil Morjaria · 35 points | Shaneel Karia · 35 points |
The low handicap title went to countback. Neil Morjaria and Shaneel Karia both finished on 35 points, and Neil took it 19 to 18 over the front nine.
| On-course prize | Winner |
|---|---|
| Nearest the pin, 6th | Rishi Rughani |
| Nearest the pin, 8th | Kaushik Hindocha |
| Nearest the pin, 14th | Ashish Ganatra |
| Second shot nearest the pin, 18th | Ayush Ganatra |
| Longest drive | Shaneel Karia |
Golf ran on its own Saturday at Aldenham Golf Club with 38 golfers on the course, and the trophies were presented alongside every other sport.
Indoor cricket was played for fun in 2025 rather than as a competition, so no champions are recorded.
WITH THANKS
Our 2025 sponsors and donors
The 2025 festival was made possible by the generosity of these businesses and families. Their support is the reason entry stays affordable for every family.
Our thanks also to everyone who donated bottled water, masala tea and snacks throughout the two days — that kindness kept players and volunteers going. Particular thanks to Dipaben Modi and family for their support.
Final reflections
The Sports Festival has become a cornerstone of the UK Lohana calendar — showcasing not just athletic ability, but the values that hold this community together: togetherness, encouragement, intergenerational bonding, and fun.
From 9 to 85, beginners to seasoned players, competitors to cheerleaders — this festival was for everyone. We look forward to even more of you joining us in 2026 as we keep building a healthier, stronger and more connected Lohana community.
Congratulations to every competitor
Winning matters less than turning up. Thank you to everyone who played, to the families who came to watch, and above all to the volunteers and officials who gave up their weekend to run the day.