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President putts us in the picture
Our President Mr Amrit Sinha turned roving reporter to bring us the tale of the third annual BIDA Golf Tournament. Here’s his story of the day…
"Our North Wales division was proud to welcome members to the 3rd Annual BIDA Golf tournament at Clays Golf Club, Wrexham, on Sunday 21st September 2025. This followed the conclusion of the successful 50th Anniversary meeting over the weekend. The competition has gradually increased its profile such that 20 golfers teed off, including for the first time this year, a female competitor and also an under 16 player – highlighting the inclusivity of this event. All were welcomed to the course in beautiful sunny conditions with amazing blue skies – a far cry from the previous 24 hours which had seen an incessant rain deluge in the Northwest, putting the event in jeopardy. On arrival a light breakfast of pakora and spring rolls plus authentic Indian tea was served before the first group got under way. After 4 hours on the course, the troops returned to a well-earned drink and sumptuous desi meal in the “19th Hole! Regarding the results, it was case of “Singh is King” with Mr Gurpreet Singh the overall winner and Dr Amrit Singh winner of the under 18 Handicap category. Congratulations. Further winner included Mr Nader “Noddy” Rehmatullah who won the £20 cash prize, donated by our benevolent guest, Mr Ajmer Singh Rai, for “nearest the pin” on hole 5. Mr Amit Sinha, president of BIDA kindly presided over the presentation after the event. Of course, the event could not have been possible without the support of North Wales BIDA Chair, Dr Jay Nankani, and our new Sports Secretary, Mr Ravi Badge.
Many thanks to all who played and supported the event including Lakhy Singh (Caterers) and Clays Golf Club for their hosting of the event. Finally, we look forward to inviting all those interested in 2026 BIDA golf tournament. Happy golfing!"
The local organisers were
Professor Iqbal Shergill and Dr Ravi Adapala (Local Organisers)
But it won't stop friendship!
Rain put pay to our annual cricketing competition final a few weeks ago.
And now we’ve run out of time to stage it this year.
But the drive to welcome international doctors to the UK through friendship and camaraderie persists and there will be plenty of activity going on, shortly.
Since our inception back in 1975, we have used sport to bring people together as they begin the challenge of working in a new country, helping our NHS.
Plus of course, it enables us to keep healthy and show an example to the rest of the community.
There will be more on our recent golf tournament coming soon.
That time, the elements didn’t put a hole in our schedule!