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SEMSA Virtual Run Taj Mahal to Glasgow!
SEMSA Mini Summer Academy 2021
Hello everyone. It was great to see you all at our SEMSA Summer academy event.
This year’s mini summer academy was a great success and enjoyed by all children and parents who participated. Great weather added to the overall success. Thanks to all the Committee members who were able to join us & your contributions. Thanks to Cricket Scotland, they made huge contributions to our event – thanks Rajani for inviting them. Mridula ji, what can I say about the freshly made Pakoras, chutneys and masala chai, fantastic 🙏 Birthday celebration was the icing on the cake!
Photos from the event can be found on the link below…
SEMSA Walk Celebration
SEMSA Virtual Walk 2021
Dear friends and supporters of SEMSA, I pray you are well. Thank you for continuously supporting SEMSA and helping our community stay active and healthy. Last year we had a virtual walk/run which was extremely successful thanks to you. I invite you again to join SEMSA’s virtual run 2021. This year we challenge you to reach the Attari-Wagah border, over 5000 miles from Glasgow so we can show you the exciting border parade. We encourage you to walk, run or cycle to reach the target by the end of June individually or with your friends and family. Individuals or groups who contribute the most miles will be recognised and those who reach the border first will win.
We will send you a Strava group link shortly to record mileage and encourage each other to be active and lead a healthy lifestyle, if you’re unable to use this you can send us your miles via text. We look forward to another successful run.
For information please contact
Asif – 07891 190503
Dilawer – 07974 964084
Please join us using the following link – strava.com/clubs/semsa
Badminton Webinar 28th April 2021
This webinar was held in partnership with Badminton Scotland and SEMSA. 15 ladies attended (as we had a cap in the number ) to learn Basic Skills of Badminton. They were taught about racquet holding, shuttle holding, footwork, various types of serves, boundaries of the courts for singles and doubles play and much more.
Women’s Meditation – Virtual Classes 2021
International Women’s Day Celebration 2021
Women’s Fun Zoom Exercise Classes 2021
2020 Summary
SEMSA strives to promote sports such as football, badminton, and running especially among the BAME community. We hope that Scotland’s victory will be a catalyst and spark that desire amongst minority ethnic football players. We are hopeful that in the near future we will see BAME players join our national team and emulating the success of Scotland’s current squad.
No Scotland, No Party!
SEMSA Free Virtual Group Fun Run October 2020
SEMSA would normally be organising events getting people together to participate in sporting activities. Under the current circumstances, due to this Corona Virus we are not in a position to do that. SEMSA Committee want to continue to serve its members to participate in some form of exercise and to promote a healthy lifestyle.
With this in mind, we are asking you as an individuals or couples to walk, jog, or run in your local areas, i.e. parks or other open spaces or even on open footpaths.
Rather than choosing particular time and date, we encourage you to pick your own suitable time, taking into account the weather.
We are asking you to take part over the weekend starting from Friday the 2nd October to Sunday the 4th. October. Please encourage your friends and family members to either walk, jog or run and let us know, how many KM you have managed to complete.
For any further information please contact
Mohammed Asif on 07891190503
Or
JAS Jassal on 07796406496
Or
Dilawer Singh MBE 07974964084
SEMSA Badminton Tournament 2020 Photos
The event took place on Sunday 1st March 2020 12pm to 5pm at the Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow
Click on the link below to see tournament photos.
SEMSA Celebrates International Women’s Day
Many thanks to everyone who attended the event on 7th March 2020. Click on the photo below to see more photos from the event.
2019 Summary
SEMSA Ladies Community Badminton Championship 2019
July 2019
Summer Academy 2019
Here is a link to some photos from this year’s summer academy. See you again next year! Click on the image below to view the photo gallery.
Summer Academy 2019 Photos Link
June 2019
Open Badminton Tournament 2019
The 2019 Open Badminton Tournament took place on 16th and 23rd of June.
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5K / 10K Annual Games 2019
The 2019 5k / 10k Annual Games took place on 6th July 2019.
Venue was Lochinch Club, Pollok Park.
The games included a 5K and 10K run as well as a Tug of War Competition, and fun games for participants of all ages.
Hot tea and delicious treats were on hand to keep energy levels up. The Games are family orientated, encouraging families of all abilities to come down and participate in healthy competition!
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March 2019
International Women’s Day Celebration 2019.
The SEMSA International Women’s Day 2019 Event took place on 30th March at Hillhead Primary School. There was entertainment, special events, food and VIP guest talks. A huge thank you to the ladies on the SEMSA committee and volunteers for putting the event together.
SEMSA Annual Awards (2019)
Please click here for more information about the SEMSA Annual Awards
Click here to view photos from the Annual Awards
February 2019
Ladies Community Badminton Championships
The SEMSA Ladies Community Badminton Championships 2019 took place on the 2nd and 3rd of February at the National Badminton Academy in Glasgow.
The winners will received their awards at the SEMSA Annual Awards dinner later in the year.
SEMSA Ladies Community Badminton Championships 2019 photos
2018 Summary
September 2018
UK Asian Football Championships 2018
Congratulations to London APSA who have won the trophy after a fantastic final at Celtic Park on the 23rd of September 2018.
The final score was London APSA 3 – Singh Sabha Slough 1.
July 2018
Summer Academy 2018
A few photos from the Summer Academy 2018 – please click on the link below:
SEMSA Summer Academy 2018 Photos
Badminton Tournament 2018
The SEMSA Badminton Tournament was held over 2 Sundays – 24th June 2018 and 1st July 2018 at Scotstoun Leisure Centre.
The event was very well attended. Here is a link to some photos from the event.
SEMSA Badminton Tournament 2018 Photos
May 2018
Congratulations to SEMSA FC for their impressive win on Tuesday 8th May at Glasgow Green.
The final score was 6-1, with SEMSA FC being crowed the 2018 League Champions!
April 2018
SEMSA Awards
Click here for photos from the Awards Ceremony
The SEMSA Sport and Community Awards evening was held on the 6th of April at the Lorne Hotel Glasgow.
The Scottish Ethnic Minority Sport and Community Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals and communities within the sporting arena. The awards will act as a stimulus to create much needed awareness of the many BAME individuals and organisations that continue to affect change to ensure sport captivates the lives of some of our least active communities. In doing so seek to reduce inequality and promote a more healthier and active nation.
March 2018
SEMSA International Women’s Day Celebration
The SEMSA International Women’s Day celebration took place on Saturday 10th March. It was a huge success, and the SEMSA committee would like to thank everyone for their help and for coming along to support and also take part in the celebration.
February 2018
The SEMSA Ladies Community Badminton Championship
This event took place on Sunday 25th Feb. between 10am and 3pm.
A few photos from the event can be found by clicking on this link.
2017 Summary
November 2017
Congratulations to Mridula Chakraborty (SEMSA Secretary and Trustee) who jointly won, the Sports Council for Glasgow Services to Sport Award 2017.
SEMSA celebrating Universal Children’s Day on November 18th. Click Here for Details.
October 2017
SEMSA President Dilawer Singh MBE and SEMSA Trustee Jim Smith MBE attended as panel judge and guest at the 2017 Herald Diversity Awards Ceremony.
September 2017
The UK Asian Football Championships were held in September. Photos and Information about the event can be found on the dedicated web pages accessed via the website main menu.
August 2017
After the success of the Badminton Open Tournament earlier this year, the SEMSA Committee held a Women’s Badminton Tournament in August 2017. Results and photos available under the Badminton menu..
The SEMSA Summer Academy has now ended for another year.
Many thanks to all the participants, parents, volunteers, special guests and committee members for making this year our most successful.
It’s going to be tough to top it next year!
Link to event photos from the Summer Academy below and also on the Summer Academy menu tab.
SEMSA Summer Academy 2017 Photos
SEMSA 5K / 10K Fun Run and Games took place on the 9th of July. Photos can be viewed on the Annual Games menu tab.
Week 1 of the Summer Academy has come to an end. A wide variety of activities from Yoga to Badminton, visits from The Royal Navy and Fire & Rescue Service as well as and a Dentistry Roadshow.
SEMSA Badminton 2017 Tournament Day 2 Photos
SEMSA Badminton 2017 Tournament Day 1 Photos
SEMSA Annual Awards 2017 – The results!
Volunteer Opportunities for Glasgow European Championships
SEMSA Youth Summer Academy confirmed for 3rd – 14th July 2017
SEMSA 5K 10K Annual Games confirmed for 9th July 2017
SEMSA Women’s Badminton Club – Sports Club of the Month!
UK Asian Football Championship 2016-2017
Congratulations to both teams on a very exciting final! Well done to the new Champions – Singh Sabha Slough!